croton

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cro·ton

noun \ˈkrō-tən\

Definition of CROTON

1
: any of a genus (Croton) of herbs, shrubs, and trees of the spurge family: as a : one (C. eluteria) of the Bahamas yielding cascarilla bark b : an Asian plant (C. tiglium) yielding croton oil
2
: any of a genus (Codiaeum) of shrubs and trees related to the crotons

Origin of CROTON

New Latin, genus name, from Greek krotōn castor-oil plant
First Known Use: 1751

Rhymes with CROTON

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