noun

saffron

saffron

Saffron is a very expensive spice.

Saffron is a very expensive spice.

She wore a beautiful saffron-coloured dress.

She wore a beautiful saffron-colored dress.

((saffron)) a spice or color Saffron is a very expensive spice.

Synonyms: none; Other spices: turmeric, paprika

From Old French 'safran', which comes from Arabic 'zaʿfarān'.

Picture the golden-orange threads of the saffron spice used in paella or risotto.

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