saffronyadj.
/ˈsafrəni/, U.S. /ˈsæfrəni/ rare.
Of a colour somewhat resembling saffron.
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yellowisha1398
saffronish1530
jaunish1597
sanded1600
saffrony1630
yellowy1667
sallow1747
sallowish1753
sandy1819
flavescent1853
sandyish1863
flavicant1871
chromy1883
1630 H. Lord Display Two Forraigne Sects 9 This woman was of complexion yealowish or Saffrony.
1688 R. Holme Acad. Armory ii. 39/2 The Agate is of a Saffrony or pale yellow colour.
1725 R. Bradley Chomel's Dictionaire Œconomique at Jaundice The Yellow Jaundice is of a Saffrony, or Lemon Colour.
1838 A. B. Granville Spas Germany 378 The cheeks, formerly tallowish and saffrony, became ruddy.
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