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Definition of Croton
1. Noun. Grown in many varieties for their brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant.
Exact synonyms: Codiaeum Variegatum
Group relationships: Codiaeum, Genus Codiaeum
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Group relationships: Codiaeum, Genus Codiaeum
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
2. Noun. Tropical Asiatic shrub; source of croton oil.
Exact synonyms: Croton Tiglium
Group relationships: Genus Croton
Terms within: Croton Oil
Specialized synonyms: Cascarilla, Croton Eluteria
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Group relationships: Genus Croton
Terms within: Croton Oil
Specialized synonyms: Cascarilla, Croton Eluteria
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Definition of Croton
1. n. A genus of euphorbiaceous plants belonging to tropical countries.
Definition of Croton
1. Noun. Any of various plants, of the genus ''Croton'', that yield croton oil. ¹
2. Noun. A tropical evergreen shrub, ''Codiaeum variegatum'', having glossy foliage, cultivated as a houseplant. ¹
3. Noun. (context: New York City historical) The main water supply pipe to a building or apartment, from the Croton River, dams, reservoirs and aqueduct supplying New York City with water. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Croton
1. a tropical plant [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Croton
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