Defn: A Croat.
CROCEIN
Cro"ce*in (kr"s-n), n. Etym: [See Croceous.] (Chem.)
Defn: A name given to any one of several yellow or scarlet dyestuffs of artificial production and complex structure. In general they are diazo and sulphonic acid derivatives of benzene and naphthol.
CROCEOUS
Cro"ceous (kr"shs), a. Etym: [L. croceus, fr. crocus saffron. See
Crocus.]
Defn: Of, pertaining to, or like, saffron; deep reddish yellow. [R.]
CROCETIN
Cro"ce*tin (kr"s-tn), n. (Chem.)
Defn: A dyestuff, obtained from the Chinese croicin, which produces a brilliant yellow.
CROCHE Croche (krch), n. Etym: [OF. croche, equiv. to F. crochet, croc, hook. See Crotchet, Crook.]
Defn: A little bud or knob at the top of a deer's antler.
CROCHET
Cro*chet" (kr-sh"), n. Etym: [F. crochet small hook. See Croche.]