saffron
2 synonyms for saffron, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
orange yellow
saffron crocus
How to use saffron
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pinch of saffron
saffron rice
saffron-colored
Etymology
Traced back through Old French safran and Medieval Latin safranum to Arabic za'faran, ultimately from Aramaic.
Full origin of saffron →Frequently asked questions
What does “saffron” mean?
The word “saffron” means a prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color. In plain terms, a costly spice made from crocus flowers, or the golden-orange color it produces.
How do you pronounce “saffron”?
“Saffron” is pronounced SAF-ruhn (/ˈsæfɹən/ in IPA).
How do you use “saffron” in a sentence?
Here is “saffron” used in a sentence: “The paella got its golden color from a pinch of saffron.”
What part of speech is “saffron”?
Depending on how it is used, “saffron” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “saffron” come from?
The word “saffron” comes from Medieval Latin. Traced back through Old French safran and Medieval Latin safranum to Arabic za'faran, ultimately from Aramaic.
Is “saffron” a common word?
“Saffron” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “saffron” have?
“Saffron” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.
