01 n. An annual composite plant (Carthamus tinctorius), the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making rouge; bastard, or false, saffron.
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1.
An annual composite plant (Carthamus tinctorius), the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making rouge; bastard, or false, saffron.(Bot.)
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2.
The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius.
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3.
A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin (b). See: Safranin
Phrases & compounds
Oil of safflower —
a purgative oil expressed from the seeds of the safflower.