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View usage for: (sæfrɒn) 1. uncountable nounSaffron is a yellowish-orange powder obtained from a flower and used to give flavour and colouring to some foods. ...saffron rice. 2. colourSaffron is a yellowish-orange colour. ...a Buddhist in saffron robes. saffron in British English (ˈsæfrən) noun1. an Old World crocus, Crocus sativus, having purple or white flowers with orange stigmas 2. the dried stigmas of this plant, used to flavour or colour food 3. meadow saffron 4. false saffron 5. a. an orange to orange-yellow colour b. Also called: saffron-coloured (as adjective) a saffron dress Word origin C13: from Old French safran, from Medieval Latin safranum, from Arabic za'farānsaffron in American English (ˈsæfrən) noun1. a perennial Old World plant (Crocus sativus) of the iris family, with funnel-shaped, purplish flowers having orange stigmas 2. the dried, aromatic stigmas of this plant, used in flavoring and coloring foods, and formerly in medicine 3. orange yellow : also saffron yellow Word origin ME saffroun < OFr safran < ML safranum < Ar zaʼ farān © Valentina Razumova, shutterstock Examples of 'saffron' in a sentencesaffron The scent of saffron risotto as it is boiling off at the end.The trifle with rhubarb and blood orange with saffron cake was superb.Season and stir in the saffron and rice.Mix the olive oil and saffron strands together in a wide dish.Because it is kept freshly painted in its bright saffron robes it is impossible to divine its age.The saffron risotto was absolutely fine.Add rice and saffron and stir.Stir in the coriander, saffron and chilli.Meanwhile, place the saffron threads in a small bowl with a pinch of salt.Pound chopped garlic to a rough paste with a pinch of salt, saffron and chilli.From his saffron robe he withdrew a container of petrol, which he poured over himself.Pour over the boiling soup, then the olive oil and saffron strands.Spread all the saffron risotto over, and top with the remaining aubergine slices.Lush alpine meadows combine with soaring peaks, splashed with the saffron colours of swaths of birch trees.A genuine autumn flower that can still be seen is the meadow saffron.Instead of half a chicken stock cube I added a hint of chilli and saffron to lift the flavours.Return to the pan with the stock, saffron and squeezed orange juice, stirring until simmering.Add the saffron threads to the small pan, or bowl, and heat until hot but not boiling.Add the wine to the orange and saffron mix, then stir in the ginger, apricot and biscuit crumbs. Word lists withsaffron flower, herb, yellowIn other languagessaffron British English: saffron / ˈsæfrən/ NOUN Saffron is a yellowish-orange powder obtained from a flower and used to give flavour and colouring to some foods. - American English: saffron
- Arabic: زَعْفَرَان
- Brazilian Portuguese: açafrão
- Chinese: 藏红花
- Croatian: šafran
- Czech: šafrán
- Danish: safran
- Dutch: saffraan
- European Spanish: azafrán
- Finnish: sahrami
- French: safran
- German: Safran
- Greek: σαφράν
- Italian: zafferano
- Japanese: サフラン
- Korean: 사프란
- Norwegian: safran
- Polish: szafran
- European Portuguese: açafrão
- Romanian: șofran
- Russian: шафран
- Latin American Spanish: azafrán
- Swedish: saffran
- Thai: ผงสีเหลืองอมส้มทำจากดอกโครคัส
- Turkish: safran
- Ukrainian: шафран
- Vietnamese: cây nghệ tây
All related terms of 'saffron'Chinese translation of 'saffron' n (u) - (= spice)
藏红(紅)花 (zànghónghuā)
adj - (in colour)
橘黄(黃)的 (júhuáng de)
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