croceate,a.|ˈkrəʊsɪeɪt, -ʃɪeɪt| [f. L. croce-us + -ate: cf.roseate.] a. Pertaining to saffron. b. Saffron-coloured, croceous. 1866J. B. Rose Virg. Georg. i. 56 Tmolus doth supply Its croceate odours.1867― æneid 262 From Tithon's croceate bed Aurora springs.Ibid. 268 The croceate garb.