saffron


Definition: Meaning of, saffron in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsafr(ə)n /

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  1. a bright yellow spice that is used in cooking to give food a special taste and colour. It is sold as a powder or in thin pieces.
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  2. a bright orange-yellow colour
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saffron used in phrases

  • false saffron (noun)
    1. thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
  • meadow saffron (noun)
    1. bulbous autumn-flowering herb with white, purple or lavender-and-white flowers; native to western and central Europe
  • saffron crocus (noun)
    1. old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavouring food
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