croton

A noun referring to a tropical plant, either grown as a houseplant for its colorful leaves or a shrub from which croton oil is derived.

• 🌐اسم نباتي يشير إلى نبات استوائي يُزرع كنبات منزلي لأوراقه الملونة، أو شجيرة يُستخرج منها زيت الكروتون.

1. Ornamental plant B2 formal

   A tropical plant grown for its brightly colored leaves, often kept as a houseplant.

   • She placed a croton in the corner of the living room for a splash of color.
   • Crotons need plenty of sunlight to maintain their vibrant foliage.
   • The gardener recommended a croton for its easy care and striking appearance.

   🌐نبات الزينة

2. Shrub producing croton oil C1 formal medical

   A tropical Asian shrub whose seeds yield croton oil, a powerful purgative.

   • Croton oil was historically used as a strong laxative.
   • The seeds of the croton plant contain a toxic compound.
   • Extracts from the croton shrub are studied for their medicinal properties.

   🌐شجيرة زيت الكروتون

• crotons plural form
• crotons' possessive plural form
• croton's possessive singular form