safran — meaning in English

English meaning

• rudder noun A flat, hinged piece at the back of a boat or aircraft used to steer it.
• saffron noun A prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.

Senses

safran is used for these senses in English:

• rudder (nautical) An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).

saffron — full definition

1. noun A prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.
2. noun A warm orange-yellow color, named after the spice.
3. adj Having an orange-yellow color.

Related French words