Saffron: meaning, definitions and examples

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saffron

 

[ หˆsรฆfrษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spice

A spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus. It is the world's most expensive spice by weight due to the labor-intensive process of harvesting it. Saffron is known for its distinct flavor and color, and is used in various cuisines around the world.

Synonyms

flavoring, seasoning, spice

Examples of usage

  • Saffron is often used in Indian, Persian, and Spanish cuisine.
  • The paella recipe calls for a pinch of saffron to add flavor and color.
Context #2 | Noun

color

A yellow-orange color resembling the spice saffron. It is often used to describe hues that are warm and inviting. Saffron color can be found in nature in flowers, sunsets, and autumn leaves.

Synonyms

amber, golden, yellow-orange

Examples of usage

  • The walls of the living room were painted in a beautiful saffron color.
  • Her dress was a lovely shade of saffron.

Translations

Translations of the word "saffron" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aรงafrรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡เคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Safran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ safron

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐั„ั€ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szafran

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒ•ใƒฉใƒณ (safuran)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท safran

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ azafrรกn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท safran

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌํ”„๋ž€ (sapuran)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุนูุฑุงู† (za'faran)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกafrรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกafran

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่—็บข่Šฑ (zร ng hรณng huฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพafran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saffran

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปะฐะผะฟั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒคแƒ แƒแƒœแƒ (zafrana)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™fษ™ran

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ azafrรกn

Word origin

The word 'saffron' originated from the 12th-century Old French term 'safran,' which came from the Latin word 'safranum,' and ultimately from the Arabic word 'za'faran.' Saffron has been used for over 3,500 years, with records of its cultivation dating back to ancient Greece. It was highly prized in ancient civilizations for its culinary, medicinal, and dyeing properties.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,479, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.