Saffron Synonyms & Definitions

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• SaffronDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Having the color of the stigmas of saffron flowers; deep orange-yellow; as, a saffron face; a saffron streamer.
2. (n.) An orange or deep yellow color, like that of the stigmas of the Crocus sativus.
3. (n.) The aromatic, pungent, dried stigmas, usually with part of the stile, of the Crocus sativus. Saffron is used in cookery, and in coloring confectionery, liquors, varnishes, etc., and was formerly much used in medicine.
4. (v. t.) To give color and flavor to, as by means of saffron; to spice.
5. (n.) A bulbous iridaceous plant (Crocus sativus) having blue flowers with large yellow stigmas. See Crocus.

• SaffronyDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Having a color somewhat like saffron; yellowish.