| 释义 |
saffrony, a. rare.|ˈsæfrənɪ|
[f. saffron n. + -y.]
Of a colour somewhat resembling saffron.
1630Lord Banians 9 This woman was of complexion yealowish or Saffrony. 1688R. Holme Armoury ii. 39/2 The Agate is of a Saffrony or pale yellow colour. 1725Bradley Fam. Dict. s.v. Jaundice, The Yellow Jaundice is of a Saffrony, or Lemon Colour. 1838Granville Spas Germ. 378 The cheeks, formerly tallowish and saffrony, became ruddy. |