Crowdy. A kind of apple turnover (S.). Croud (H.Wr.).—N. & S.W.
Crow-flower. Scilla nutans, Sm., Wild Hyacinth.—S.W. (Hants bord.)
Crow-hearted. Young cabbage and broccoli plants that have lost their eye or centre are said to be 'crow-hearted.'—N.W. (Clyffe Pypard.)
Crowpeck. (1) Scandix Pecten, L., Shepherd's-needle (D.).—S.W. (2) Ranunculus arvensis, L., Corn Crowfoot.—N.W. (Clyffe Pypard.)
*Crow's-legs. Scilla nutans, Sm., Wild Hyacinth.—N.W.
Crump. To crunch or munch.—N.W.
Crumplings, Crumplens. Small, imperfectly grown apples.—N. & S.W.
Cubby-hole. A snug corner, a sheltered place (A.S.). Also Cooby; cf. Coopy-house.—N. & S.W.
Cuckoo. About Salisbury Saxifraga granulata is known as Dry (or Dryland) Cuckoo, and Cardamine pratensis as Water Cuckoo, from their respective habitats. The use of Cuckoo in a plant-name always implies that it flowers in early spring.
Cuckoo-flower. (1) Cardamine pratensis, L., Lady's Smock.—N. & S.W. (2) Anemone nemorosa, L., Wood Anemone.—S.W.