n. a contraction for crocodile. [ informal ] [ PJC ]
n. [ See Croceous. ] (Chem.) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. croceus, fr. crocus saffron. See Crocus. ] Of, pertaining to, or like, saffron; deep reddish yellow. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Chem.) A dyestuff, obtained from the Chinese crocin, which produces a brilliant yellow. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OF. croche, equiv. to F. crochet, croc, hook. See Crotchet, Crook. ] A little bud or knob at the top of a deer's antler. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. crochet small hook. See Croche. ] A kind of knitting done by means of a hooked needle, with worsted, silk, or cotton; crochet work. Commonly used adjectively. [ 1913 Webster ]
Crochet hook,
Crochet needle
v. t. & i.
n.
n. [ See Crosier. ] (Eccl.) One who carries the cross before an archbishop. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr.