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saffron

The correct spelling is saffron.

How to pronounce saffron

noun

IPA: /ˈsæfɹən/

Say it like: Saf-fro-n

The correct spelling is saffron. The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus. For example: "saffroned water, saffroned rice."

Usage Examples

saffroned water, saffroned rice.

The saffron robe of a Buddhist monk.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus.
  2. 2.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.
  3. 3.An orange-yellow colour, the colour of a lion's pelt.

verb

  1. 1.To add saffron to (a food), for taste, colour etc.
  2. 2.To give a saffron colour to (something).
  3. 3.To embellish.

adjective

  1. 1.Having an orange-yellow colour.

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