Definition of croton
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : any of a genus (Croton) of herbs, shrubs, and trees of the spurge family: such 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
Croton
geographical nameDefinition of Croton (Entry 2 of 2)
1 river 60 miles (95 kilometers) long in southeastern New York flowing into the Hudson River
2 — see crotone
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The first known use of croton was in 1751
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