a valuable but elusive treasure

A very large aquatic carnivorous crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, from Australia and South-East Asia

A large fierce carnivorous semi-aquatic African crocodile.

plural of crocein

(organic chemistry) Any of several synthetic yellow or scarlet dyestuffs that are diazo and sulphonic acid derivatives of benzene and naphthol.

Of or like saffron; deep reddish yellow.

(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.

The Egyptian plover, Pluvianus aegyptius

Any of several species of genus Colchicum that bloom in the Fall / especially, Colchicum autumnale.

plural of crocetin