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crocus

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "crocus" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

crocus

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

crocus is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, crocus is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcrocus

1noun
  • A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
  • Any of various similar flowering plants, such as the autumn crocus and prairie crocus.
  • A deep yellow powder, the oxide of some metal (especially iron), calcined to a red or deep yellow colour.
  • A fraudulent doctor; a quack.
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