Croton Meaning in English
word
ˈkɹəʊtən
KROH-tuhn
kɹˈəʊtən
krOH-tuhn
Definition
A croton is a tropical plant with bright, colorful leaves, often used as a decorative houseplant or in gardens.
Usage & Nuances
'Croton' usually refers to Codiaeum variegatum, a popular ornamental, not to be confused with plants from the Croton genus used for medicinal purposes. The singular and plural are both 'croton' or 'crotons'. Used in gardening and indoor decoration contexts.
Spanish: crotonPortuguese (BR): crótonPortuguese (PT): crótonChinese (Simplified): 秋花叶 - 变叶木Chinese (Traditional): 秋花葉 - 變葉木Hindi: क्रोटनArabic: كروتونBengali: ক্রোটনRussian: кротонJapanese: クロトンVietnamese: cây crotonKorean: 크로톤Turkish: krotonUrdu: کروٹنIndonesian: kroton
Example Sentences
The croton has red, yellow, and green leaves.
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We put a croton near the window.
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My mother waters the croton every week.
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That big, colorful plant by the door is a croton.
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If you want something low-maintenance, get a croton for your living room.
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People love crotons because their leaves look like they’re painted.
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