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saffron

UK
/ˈsæfrən/
US
/ˈsæfrən/

Translations

saffronnoun
saffrons
pl
Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world.
Шафран - одна из самых дорогих специй в мире.
Additional translations
крокус
Synonyms
seasoning
spice
golden spice
colorant
saffronverb
saffroned
Past Simple
saffroned
Past Participle
saffroning
Gerund
Rare and chiefly culinary: to flavor or dye food or fabric with saffron.
Synonyms
season
spice with saffron
color with saffron
tint with saffron
dye with saffron
flavor with saffron
season with saffron
saffronise
saffronize
saffronadjective
UK
/ˈsæfrən/
US
/ˈsæfrən/
The chef prepared a saffron risotto for dinner.
Шеф-повар приготовил шафранный ризотто на ужин.
Additional translations
шафрановый
Synonyms
goldenrod
saffron-colored
golden
golden-yellow
orange-yellow
amber
ochre
ochreous
yellowish-orange
tawny

Definitions

saffronnoun
A spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly used for flavoring and coloring food.
The chef added a pinch of saffron to the paella to enhance its flavor and give it a rich golden color.
A bright orange-yellow color resembling the hue of the saffron spice.
The artist chose a saffron shade for the sunset in her painting to capture the vibrant evening sky.
The crocus plant, Crocus sativus, from whose dried stigmas the spice saffron is obtained.
Farmers in Kashmir cultivate saffron in neat rows of purple crocus flowers.
saffronverb
To flavor, season, or color (something) with saffron.
The chef saffroned the rice to give it a delicate aroma and golden color.
saffronadjective
Having a yellow-orange color similar to that of the saffron spice.
The artist chose a saffron hue to paint the sunset in her landscape.
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