safflowernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈsæf.laʊər/us/ˈsæf.laʊ.ɚ/a plant with leaves that have sharp points, and seeds that are used for making an oil used in cooking:
Safflower oil is low in the sort of fats that are considered to be bad for people's health.
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