| 单词 | safflower |
| 释义 | safflower /saf"low'euhr/, n. 1. a thistlelike composite plant, Carthamus tinctorius, native to the Old World, having finely toothed leaves and large, orange-red flower heads. 2. its dried florets, used medicinally or as a red dyestuff. [1575-85; < D saffloer < MF safleur, alter. (assimilated to safran SAFFRON and fleur FLOWER) of It asfori < Ar asfar yellow] |
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