Reference meaning
saffron
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Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
Related source terms
saffron crocuscrocus sativus
Other meanings
2. noun
dried pungent stigmas of the Old World saffron crocus
3. noun
a shade of yellow tinged with orange
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