Indian crocus
noun
Any of various dwarf Asian orchids of the genus Pleione, having large brightly-coloured flowers which appear before the leaves (as in the crocus) or after the leaves have fallen, and popular as ornamentals.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Cottage Gardener.
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