🟨Saffron

noun
/ˈsæf.rən/

Meaning

a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
A spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, used for flavoring and coloring food.
a valuable spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, used for flavoring and coloring food

Example Sentences

The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.

She added saffron to the rice for flavor and color.

The chef added saffron to the rice to give it a golden color and aromatic flavor.

Synonyms

yellow-orange, golden-yellow, orange-yellow, spice, seasoning, flavoring, kesar, crocus
Entry 1
yellow-orange, golden-yellow, orange-yellow
Entry 2
spice, seasoning, flavoring
Entry 3
kesar, crocus

Antonyms

blue, purple, violet, none, blandness
Entry 1
blue, purple, violet
Entry 2
none, blandness

Collocations

saffron color, saffron spice, saffron thread, saffron yellow, saffron rice, saffron threads, saffron flavor, pure saffron, saffron powder
Entry 1
saffron color, saffron spice, saffron thread, saffron yellow
Entry 2
saffron rice, saffron threads, saffron flavor, saffron color
Entry 3
saffron rice, saffron threads, pure saffron, saffron powder

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