Meaning
Any of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From New Latin crotōn, from Ancient Greek κροτών (krotṓn, “tick”), from the size and shape of the seed.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fire crotongarden crotonvariegated croton
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