First Known Use: 1751
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croton
noun cro·ton \ˈkrō-tən\
Definition of CROTON
1
: any of a genus (Croton) of herbs, shrubs, and trees of the spurge family: as a : one (C. eluteria) of the Bahamas yielding cascarilla bark b : an Asian plant (C. tiglium) yielding croton oil
2
: any of a genus (Codiaeum) of shrubs and trees related to the crotons
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Origin of CROTON
New Latin, genus name, from Greek krotōn castor-oil plant
Croton
geographical name Cro·ton \ˈkrō-tən\
Definition of CROTON
river 60 miles (95 kilometers) SE New York flowing into the Hudson
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croton
noun cro·ton \ˈkrōt-ən\
Medical Definition of CROTON
1
capitalized : a genus of herbs and shrubs of the spurge family
2
: an herb or shrub of the genus Croton: as a : one (C. eluteria) of the Bahamas yielding cascarilla bark b : an Asian plant (C. tiglium) yielding croton oil
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