saffron in Greek
saffron in Greek is κρόκος, ζαφορά, βαθυκίτρινο — saffron means a prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.
saffron in Greek
κρόκος
Pronounced: krokos
A plant of species Crocus sativus, a crocus.
κρόκος
Pronounced: krokos
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.
ζαφορά
Pronounced: zafora
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.
βαθυκίτρινο
Pronounced: vathykitrino
An orange-yellow colour, the colour of a lion's pelt.
What does "saffron" mean?
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noun A prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.
"The paella got its golden color from a pinch of saffron."
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noun A warm orange-yellow color, named after the spice.
"The monk's robe was dyed a rich saffron."
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adj Having an orange-yellow color.
"Saffron curtains filled the room with a warm glow."
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saffron in a sentence
- The paella got its golden color from a pinch of saffron.
- The monk's robe was dyed a rich saffron.
- Saffron curtains filled the room with a warm glow.
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What is "saffron" in Greek?
"saffron" in Greek is κρόκος, ζαφορά, βαθυκίτρινο. saffron means: A prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.
How do you pronounce κρόκος?
"saffron" in Greek is κρόκος, pronounced "krokos".
How do you use "saffron" in a sentence?
Example: "The paella got its golden color from a pinch of saffron." In Greek, "saffron" is κρόκος, ζαφορά, βαθυκίτρινο.
Are there other ways to say "saffron" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "saffron": κρόκος, ζαφορά, βαθυκίτρινο.
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