About The Word Crocin
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What's The Definition Of Crocin?Synonyms | Synonyms for Crocin: Related Terms | Find terms related to Crocin: See Also | Crocin In Webster's Dictionary \Cro"cin\ (kr?"s?n), n. [Gr. ???? saffron.] (Chem.)
(a) The coloring matter of Chinese yellow pods, the fruit of
{Gardenia grandiflora}. --Watts.
(b) A red powder (called also {polychroite}), which is made
from the saffron ({Crocus sativus}). See {Polychroite}.
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