saffron

[ˈsæfrən]

saffron Definition

• 1. an orange-yellow color
• 2. a spice made from the dried stigmas of a crocus plant, used in cooking and medicine
• 3. a crocus plant that produces saffron

Using saffron: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "saffron" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The dish was flavored with saffron.

• Example

  Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world.

• Example

  The fields were covered in saffron-colored flowers.

saffron Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for saffron

• spice
• color
• flavoring
• seasoning

Phrases with saffron

• saffron rice

  rice flavored with saffron

  Example

  I love the taste of saffron rice with my curry.

• saffron crocus

  a crocus plant that produces saffron

  Example

  The saffron crocus is a fall-blooming flower.

• saffron milk cap

  a type of mushroom that has a bright orange cap similar in color to saffron

  Example

  The saffron milk cap is a popular ingredient in Spanish cuisine.

Origins of saffron

from Old French 'safran', from Latin 'safranum', from Arabic 'za'faran'

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Summary: saffron in Brief

The term 'saffron' [ˈsæfrən] refers to an orange-yellow color, a spice made from the dried stigmas of a crocus plant, and the crocus plant that produces saffron. It is used in cooking and medicine and is one of the most expensive spices in the world. Examples include 'The dish was flavored with saffron.' and 'The fields were covered in saffron-colored flowers.'