Safflower: meaning, definitions and examples

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safflower

 

[ หˆsรฆfหŒlaสŠษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant type

Safflower is a thistle-like flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is primarily cultivated for its seeds, which are rich in oil, and for its colorful flowers, which can be used as a dye. The plant is native to regions of Asia and Africa, and it is often grown in arid climates. Safflower oil is commonly used in cooking and as a lubricant, and it is known for its high content of unsaturated fats.

Synonyms

Carthamus tinctorius, bastard saffron

Examples of usage

  • The farmer planted safflower to produce oil.
  • Safflower petals can be used as a natural dye.
  • She added safflower oil to her salad dressing.
  • In some cultures, safflower is prized for its medicinal properties.

Translations

Translations of the word "safflower" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรกrtamo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคซเฅเคฒเฅ‰เคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Saflor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bunga safflower

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐั„ะปะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostropest

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒ•ใƒฉใƒฏใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carthame

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรกrtamo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saferlota

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌํ”„๋ผ์›Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑุทู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saflor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ saflor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บข่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ saflor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safflower

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ะฟะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒคแƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saflor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรกrtamo

Etymology

The term 'safflower' comes from the Middle English 'saffore', derived from the Old French 'safran', which in turn comes from the Arabic 'za'faran'. This word is related to the Latin 'safranum' and ultimately traces back to the Persian 'zarparan', meaning 'gold flower'. The safflower has been used for thousands of years, primarily for its vibrant yellow and red dye extracted from the flowers. It was known in ancient cultures such as Egyptian and Chinese as a dyeing agent, and also for its value in cooking and medicine. The cultivation of safflower spread across regions due to its versatility, especially in dry climates where other crops might fail. Today, safflower is not only utilized for its oil but also is appreciated for its role in organic farming and culinary applications.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,212, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.