saffron
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5.2
- noun
- /ˈsæfrən/
:
azafrán
- How did I manage to accumulate 69 saffron crocus bulbs, all of which must be in planters as they have particular needs that don't match other bulbs?
- saffron crocus
Examples
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The scent of cinnamon and saffron, heavy on the warm air.
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The front door to the temple opens wide, and a column of monks, all in their best saffron robes, is lined up waiting to receive them.
Fiction book (1991) -
Saints clad in saffron robes add to the colorful environment.
Academic text (2010) -
Before the day of the eclipse, pilgrims, including saints clad in saffron robes, reach Kurukshetra and stay on the banks of the sacred tanks, thus adding to the religious fervor of this rare and significant event.
Academic text (2010) -
The chef used saffron to give the risotto a rich flavor and golden color.
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Adding saffron to the dish enhanced its aroma and made it visually appealing.
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In many cuisines, saffron is considered a luxurious spice for its distinctive taste.
Synonyms
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8.4
A small flowering plant whose orange flower threads are harvested as saffron
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9.5
A spice made from dried saffron flower threads that flavors and colors food
A small plant with purple flowers whose red threads make the spice saffron
Compounds
A plant like a thistle with red or orange flowers whose seeds make an oil used instead of saffron
A plant that has a bulb and makes purple or white flowers in autumn and is poisonous to eat
Surface Forms
Etymology
Saffron for the plant comes from the same Arabic name za'farān and points to the crocus that has those bright orange threads, so a saffron plant is simply the flower that produces the spice.