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szafran — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • crocus noun A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
  • saffron noun A prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.

Senses

szafran is used for these senses in English:

  • crocus A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
  • saffron Having an orange-yellow colour.
  • saffron A plant of species Crocus sativus, a crocus.
  • saffron 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.
  • saffron An orange-yellow colour, the colour of a lion's pelt.

crocus — full definition

  1. noun A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
  2. noun Any of various similar flowering plants, such as autumn crocus and prairie crocus.
  3. noun A deep yellow powder, the oxide of some metal (especially iron), calcined to a red or deep yellow colour.

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.

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