saffron /safˈrən/

1. A species of crocus, Crocus sativus, with purple flowers
2. Its orange-coloured stigmas, dried and used as a dye and flavouring
3. An orange-yellow colour

saffˈroned adjective

Coloured or flavoured with saffron

saffˈrony adjective

Coloured somewhat like saffron or having a flavour like saffron

safˈranin or safˈranine noun

Any of various coal tar dyes, giving various colours

safronal /safˈrə-nəl/ noun

A spicy-tasting chemical constituent of saffron

saffron cake noun

A cake flavoured with saffron

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