adjective greek

crŏcĭnus

fem. crŏcĭna · neut. crŏcĭnum

= κρόκινος

pertaining to saffron, saffron-

of or pertaining to saffron, saffron-.

Adj.: semen, Plin. 21, 19, 73, 124: unguentum, Cels. 3, 18: color, Scrib. Comp.… ••

Adj.: semen, Plin. 21, 19, 73, 124: unguentum, Cels. 3, 18: color, Scrib. Comp. 173: tunica, saffron-colored, Cat. 68, 134.—

saffron-oil

Subst.: crŏcĭnum, i, n. (sc. oleum), saffron-oil, Prop. 3 (4), 10, 22.—

The color of saffron, saffron-yellow

The color of saffron, saffron-yellow, Dig. 32, 1, 78, § 5.—

by extension

Transf., as a term of endearment, Plaut. Curc. 1, 2, 7.

Perseus ID: n11658 Key: crocinus