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