Croton (proper noun) /ˈkɹoʊt(ə)n/, [ˈkɹoʊ̯ʔn̩]
1
A river in southern New York.
2
Short for Croton-on-Hudson, a village in southern New York located along the Croton and Hudson rivers.
3
(dated) The water supply of New York City.
croton (noun) /ˈkɹoʊt(ə)n/, [ˈkɹoʊ̯ʔn̩]
1
Any of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil.
2
A tropical evergreen shrub, Codiaeum variegatum, having glossy foliage, cultivated as a houseplant.