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 saffron saffron /ˈsæfrən/

noun

  1. A shade of yellow tinged with orange  ( orange yellow , saffron )
    a shade of yellow tinged with orange
  2. Dried pungent stigmas of the Old World saffron crocus  ( saffron )
    dried pungent stigmas of the Old World saffron crocus
     Saffron is a spice commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisine
    Saffron is a spice commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisine
  3. Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food  ( Crocus sativus , saffron , saffron crocus )
    Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food