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  1. 1. n. A genus of bulbous-rooted plants found in many parts of Europe, including the meadow saffron. Source: opted
  2. 2. A genus of bulbous-rooted plants found in many parts of Europe, including the meadow saffron. Note: 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. Source: webster
  3. 3. A genus of bulbous-rooted plants found in many parts of Europe,including the meadow saffron. Source: adambom
  4. 4. n. chiefly fall-blooming perennial cormous herbs; sometimes placed in family Colchicaceae Source: ecdict

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