croton

cro·ton

noun \ˈkrō-t^ən\

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

Jotun, oaten