Noun: autumn crocus 'o-tum 'krow-kus
- Bulbous autumn-flowering herb with white, purple or lavender-and-white flowers; native to western and central Europe
"The autumn crocus surprised visitors with its late-season blooms";
- meadow saffron, naked lady, Colchicum autumnale
Derived forms: autumn crocuses
Type of: bulbous plant
Part of: Colchicum, genus Colchicum
Encyclopedia: Autumn crocus