Saffron
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsæfɹən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Saffron is a noun meaning A plant of species Crocus sativus, a crocus.
Meaning
A plant of species Crocus sativus, a crocus.
More Meanings
- An orange-yellow colour, the colour of a lion's pelt.
- Having an orange-yellow colour.
- (Indian politics) Associated with Hinduism, Hindus or Hindu nationalism.
- To add saffron to (a food), for taste, colour etc.
- To give a saffron colour to (something).
- (figuratively) To embellish.
- A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.
Example Sentences
Saffron is often called the “golden spice.”
I must have saffron to colour the warden pies […]
According to ancient legend, a Greek girl, partaking of saffron for an entire week, could not resist a lover.
Saffron is not included in American and British pharmacopoeias, but some Indian medical formulae still include it.
Word Forms
- saffrons
- saffroning
- saffroned
Synonyms for saffron
Depending on context, synonyms include kesar.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crocus, safron, saffern, safflower, crocosmia, safflow.
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