saffron
Translation
saffron
Examples
Saffron is a very expensive spice.
Saffron is a very expensive spice.
The monk's robe was a deep saffron color.
The monk's robe was a deep saffron colour.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a spice or colour Saffron is used in many dishes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (colour) golden, orangey-yellow
Etymology
From Old French 'safran', from Arabic 'zaʿfarān'.
Memory Tips
Picture the golden threads of the spice used in dishes like paella.