Meaning of the word saffron in English
What does saffron mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
saffron
US /ˈsæf.rən/
UK /ˈsæf.rən/
Noun
1.
an orange-yellow flavoring and coloring agent obtained from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus.
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The paella was colored and flavored with expensive saffron.
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A pinch of saffron can transform a dish.
2.
a crocus plant (Crocus sativus) with purple flowers, whose stigmas yield saffron.
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The fields were covered with blooming saffron plants.
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Growing saffron is a labor-intensive process.
Adjective
of an orange-yellow color.
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The sunset painted the sky in beautiful shades of saffron and gold.
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She wore a dress in a rich saffron hue.