Dictionary
saf•fron
Pronunciation: (saf'run), [key]—
n.
1. Also called
vegetable gold. a crocus,
Crocus sativus, having showy purple flowers.
2. an orange-colored condiment consisting of its dried stigmas, used to color and flavor foods.
3. Also,saf'fron yel'low.yellow-orange.
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