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saffron
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ɐkɐˈfɾɐ̃w̃/a·ça·frão
Definition
1Spice obtained from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, with an intense yellow-orange colour and distinctive flavour, widely used in cooking.
Usage examples
“Saffron is used to colour and flavour paella and risotto.”
“Saffron threads are hand-picked from the crocus flower.”