croton

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see also: Croton

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈkɹəʊtən/
• (GA) enPR: krōtʹn, IPA: /ˈkɹoʊt(ə)n/, [ˈkɹoʊ̯ʔn̩]

Noun

croton (plural crotons)

1. Any of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil.
2. A tropical evergreen shrub, Codiaeum variegatum, having glossy foliage, cultivated as a houseplant.

Translations

• French: croton

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Croton

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Proper noun

1. A river in southern New York.
2. (dated) The water supply of New York City. [from 1840]

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