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saffron
[ saf-ruhn ]
noun
- Also called veg顎僥table gold顎. a crocus, Crocus sativus, having showy purple flowers.
- an orange-colored condiment consisting of its dried stigmas, used to color and flavor foods.
- Also saf顎僨ron yel顎僱ow. a yellowish-orange color.
saffron
/ 藞蝉忙蹿谤蓹苍 /
noun
- an Old World crocus, Crocus sativus, having purple or white flowers with orange stigmas
- the dried stigmas of this plant, used to flavour or colour food
- meadow saffronanother name for autumn crocus
- false saffronanother name for safflower
- an orange to orange-yellow colour
- ( as adjective )
a saffron dress
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of saffron1
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of saffron1
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Example Sentences
If using, place saffron threads in sherry or bourbon to soften while the stew simmers, about 20 minutes.
With their annual income at their fingertips, a family of saffron farmers pluck delicate crimson stigmas from crocus flowers grown high in India鈥檚 Kashmir Valley.
They left after painting the gate and walls saffron - a colour that is worn by many Hindu priests and is also the colour of flags of BJP and other Hindu parties.
The rice is beautifully colored by the cherries, with a touch of saffron for a golden hue and garnished with slivered pistachios.
A truck painted saffron 鈥 the colour associated with the BJP 鈥 and decorated with marigold flowers carried them as their cavalcade made its way through the narrow streets of the ancient city.
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