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Croton Definition & Meaning

croton
noun
  1. grown in many varieties for their brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant
  2. tropical Asiatic shrub; source of croton oil

"Croton" in song lyrics

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  • "holy name of mary croton"
    AOL — AOL
  • "happy tots croton"
    AOL — AOL
  • "umami restaurant croton"
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Usage tips for "croton"

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Frequently asked questions

What does croton mean?
grown in many varieties for their brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant tropical Asiatic shrub; source of croton oil
What part of speech is croton?
Croton is a noun.
How many definitions does croton have?
Croton has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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