Croton
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹəʊtən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Croton is a noun meaning Any of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil.
Meaning
Any of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil.
More Meanings
- A tropical evergreen shrub (Codiaeum variegatum), having glossy foliage, cultivated as a houseplant.
Example Sentences
The croton bushes, by day hideous things like jaundiced laurels, were changed by the moon into jagged black and white designs like fantastic wood-cuts.
Word Forms
- crotons
Related Words
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