1. a small spring flower that grows from a bulb, typically purple, white, or yellow

Examples

• The first crocuses appeared in the garden after the snow melted.
• Purple crocuses bloomed along the walkway in early March.
• She planted crocus bulbs in the fall for spring flowers.
• The yellow crocuses were a welcome sign that winter was ending.
• Crocuses often push through the last patches of snow.
• The park was dotted with white and purple crocuses.