saffron

  1. Proper noun.  (given name, female) ; a rare flower name from the saffron. .
  2. Noun.  The saffron crocus plant, ''Crocus sativus''.
  3. Noun.  A seasoning made from the stigma of the saffron plant.
  4. Noun.  A dye made from the stigma of the saffron plant.
  5. Noun.  An orange-yellow colour. The color of a lion.
  6. Adjective.  Having a orange-yellow colour.

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