| crocus | The dried stigmas of Crocus sativus (C. Of ficinalis) (family Iridaceae), formerly used occasionally in flatulent dyspepsia; also formerly used as an antispasmodic in asthma and dysmenorrhoea and as a colouring and flavoring agent. Synonym: saffron. Origin: L. Fr. G. Krokos, the crocus, saffron (made from its stigmas) (05 Mar 2000) |
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| autumn | 1. The third season of the year, or the season between summer and winter, often called "the fall." Astronomically, it begins in the northern temperate zone at the autumnal equinox, about September 23, and ends at the winter solstice, about December 23; but in popular language, autumn, in America, comprises September, October, and November. In England, according to Johnson, autumn popularly comprises August, September, and October. In the southern hemisphere, the autumn corresponds to our spring. 2. The harvest or fruits of autumn. 3. The time of maturity or decline; latter portion; third stage. "Dr. Preston was now entering into the autumn of the duke's favor." (Fuller) "Life's autumn past, I stand on winter's verge." (Wordsworth) Origin: L. Auctumnus, autumnus, perh. Fr. A root av to satisfy one's self: cf. F. Automne. See Avarice. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| autumn fever | A fever resembling dengue occurring at the end of the summer in India. Synonym: seven-day fever. Synonym: hasamiyami. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Russian autumn encephalitis | <pathology> An epidemic viral encephalitis that strikes populations in Japan and other East Asian countries, typically in summer months. Symptoms canresemble poliomyelitis, but the disease can also be virtually symptomless. (09 Oct 1997) |
| Russian autumn encephalitis virus | A virus of the genus Flavivirus (group B arbovirus) occurring particularly in Japan but probably widespread throughout Southeast Asia; the virus is normally present in humans, especially in children, as an inapparent infection, but may cause febrile response and sometimes encephalitis; it may cause encephalitis in horses and abortion in pigs; wild birds are probably the natural hosts and culicine mosquitoes the vectors. Synonym: Russian autumn encephalitis virus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| autumn crocus | bulbous autumn-flowering herb with white, purple or lavender-and-white flowers |
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