safflower
noun
saf·flow·er ˈsa-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: a widely cultivated Old World composite herb (Carthamus tinctorius) with large usually orange or red flower heads and seeds rich in oil
also : a red dyestuff prepared from the flower heads
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Save your sanity with these bath bombs shaped like pills, which moisturize skin thanks to a blend of safflower, jojoba, and hemp seed oils. 
Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 This bomb blends hemp, jojoba, and safflower seed oils for the ultimate in relaxation. Ava Darrin, ELLE, 26 Aug. 2022 Featuring goodies like safflower, rosehip, olive, and lavender oil too, expect this to provide lightweight moisture to natural hair, especially those with low porosity strands—even working to prevent flakiness and itchiness. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022 This version contains hydrating sunflower and safflower seed oils to nourish the skin, but what impressed me the most was the color range. ELLE, 24 May 2022 The cleansing balm from Jenni Kayne’s Oak Essentials line helps remove dirt and oil through a soft, nourishing formula made of safflower seed oil, sesame oil, avocado oil, and Vitamin E. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022 Organic safflower seed, borage seed, and organic sesame seed oils make for a sumptuous—but not overly heavy—blend of skin-loving ingredients that your skin will sap right up. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 May 2022 Ukraine supplies over half of the world’s crude sunflower and safflower oils. Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2022 Marigold, safflower, and sunflower antioxidants protect against free radical damage while aloe vera soothes dry, reddened skin. Susan Brickell, Health.com, 13 May 2021 See More
Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 This bomb blends hemp, jojoba, and safflower seed oils for the ultimate in relaxation. Ava Darrin, ELLE, 26 Aug. 2022 Featuring goodies like safflower, rosehip, olive, and lavender oil too, expect this to provide lightweight moisture to natural hair, especially those with low porosity strands—even working to prevent flakiness and itchiness. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022 This version contains hydrating sunflower and safflower seed oils to nourish the skin, but what impressed me the most was the color range. ELLE, 24 May 2022 The cleansing balm from Jenni Kayne’s Oak Essentials line helps remove dirt and oil through a soft, nourishing formula made of safflower seed oil, sesame oil, avocado oil, and Vitamin E. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022 Organic safflower seed, borage seed, and organic sesame seed oils make for a sumptuous—but not overly heavy—blend of skin-loving ingredients that your skin will sap right up. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 May 2022 Ukraine supplies over half of the world’s crude sunflower and safflower oils. Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2022 Marigold, safflower, and sunflower antioxidants protect against free radical damage while aloe vera soothes dry, reddened skin. Susan Brickell, Health.com, 13 May 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle French saffleur, from Old Italian saffiore, from Arabic ʽaṣfar, ʽuṣfur
First Known Use
circa 1660, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing safflower
Medical Definition
safflower
noun
saf·flow·er ˈsaf-ˌlau̇(-ə)r
1
: a widely grown Old World composite herb (Carthamus tinctorius) that has large orange or red flower heads from which a red dyestuff is prepared and seeds rich in oil
2
: a drug consisting of the dried florets of the safflower that has been used in medicine in place of saffron
called also carthamus