transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkrō-t ə n ]
noun
Etymology: New Latin, genus name, from Greek krotōn castor-oil plant
Date: 1751
1. : any of a genus ( Croton ) of herbs, shrubs, and trees of the spurge family: as
a. : one ( C. eluteria ) of the Bahamas yielding cascarilla bark
b. : an Asian plant ( C. tiglium ) yielding croton oil
2. : any of a genus ( Codiaeum ) of shrubs and trees related to the crotons