Definition of safflower Safflower
/sæˈflawˌɚ/ - [saflawer] - saf•flow•er
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What does safflower mean?
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NounPlural: safflowers |
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| safflower - thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil | ||
| false saffron, Carthamus tinctorius | ||
| herbaceous plant, herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities | ||
| carthamus, genus carthamus safflower | ||
| safflower seed seed of the safflower | ||
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- safflower (Noun)
A cultivated thistle-like plant, Carthamus tinctorius, family Asteraceae, now grown mainly for its oil.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- safflower (n.)
An annual composite plant (Carthamus tinctorius), the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making rouge; bastard, or false, saffron. - safflower (n.)
The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius. - safflower (n.)
A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin (b).
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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safflower
saf′flow-ėr, n. an annual herbaceous composite plant, cultivated all over India for its red dye—Carthamine. [O. Fr. saflor, through It. from Ar. usfūr—safrā, yellow.]
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🔤- safflower, noun, singular of safflowers.
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