saffron

saf-fron · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An orange-yellow flavoring, food coloring, and dye made from the dried stigmas of a crocus flower.

  2. 2.

    An orange-yellow color.

  3. 3.

    The crocus plant that produces saffron (Crocus sativus).

Related words

See also: crocus, spice, turmeric

Etymology

From Old French safran, from Medieval Latin safranum, from Arabic za'faran.