(n) (Greek mythology) a region on the Black Sea to the south of the Caucasus that was the site of an ancient country where (according to Greek mythology) Jason sought the Golden Fleece
(n) one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted: genera Colchicum and Gloriosa, Syn.family Colchicaceae
(n) one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted: genera Colchicum and Gloriosa, Syn.family Colchicaceae
(n) (Greek mythology) a region on the Black Sea to the south of the Caucasus that was the site of an ancient country where (according to Greek mythology) Jason sought the Golden Fleece
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
n. one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted: Colchicum; Gloriosa. Syn. -- family Colchicaceae. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. [ Cf. F. colchicine. ] (Chem.) A powerful vegetable alkaloid, C17H19NO5, extracted from the Colchicum autumnale, or meadow saffron, as a white or yellowish amorphous powder, with a harsh, bitter taste; -- called also colchicia. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L., a plant with a poisonous root, fr. Colchicus Colchian, fr. Colchis, Gr. &unr_;, an ancient province in Asia, east of the Black Sea, where was the home of Media the sorceress. ] (Bot.) A genus of bulbous-rooted plants found in many parts of Europe, including the meadow saffron. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Preparations made from the poisonous bulbs and seeds, and perhaps from the flowers, of the Colchicum autumnale (meadow saffron) are used as remedies for gout and rheumatism. [ 1913 Webster ]
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