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What is another word for Saffron? – 203 Saffron Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    crocus yellow orange golden amber honey mustard turmeric ginger cinnamon cardamom clove nutmeg mace safflower marigold curcuma yellowroot goldenseal weld piment carthamine crocin chromatic xanthal aurantius flaxen tawny sienna umber ochre ruddle vermilion crimson scarlet cerise coral salmon apricot peach persimmon cantaloupe honeydew goldenrod sunflower daffodil narcissus jonquil

    Meaning of Saffron

    The primary meaning of the word "Saffron" is a yellow-orange spice made from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus flower.

    Definitions

    • A yellow-orange spice made from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus flower, used for coloring and flavoring food and drinks.
    • A bright yellow-orange color, like that of the spice.
    • A valuable and expensive substance, used as a symbol of wealth and luxury.

    Etymology of Saffron

    The word "Saffron" comes from the Old French word "safran", which is derived from the Arabic word "za'faran", meaning "yellow".
    The use of saffron dates back to ancient times, with evidence of its cultivation and trade found in ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.

    Example Uses

    • The chef added a pinch of saffron to the paella to give it a distinctive yellow color and flavor.
    • The expensive saffron threads were carefully extracted from the flowers and dried for use in cooking.
    • The bright yellow-orange color of the sunset was reminiscent of saffron.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ashen pale wan colorless dull grey beige white black dark gloomy somber dismal bleak dingy murky muddy dirty tarnished faded washed-out lackluster matte subdued muted toned-down pastel soft faint weak insipid vapid flat dull monotonous uninteresting unremarkable

    Related Nouns

    spice herb flower stigma thread crocus bulb root stem leaf petal color dye pigment flavor aroma essence oil extract culinary cuisine recipe ingredient dish meal food drink beverage pastry cake bread rice paella bouillabaisse risotto curry stew soup

    Related Verbs

    cook bake boil steam simmer stew braise roast grill fry sauté color dye flavor season spice garnish sprinkle mix blend combine add stir fold whip beat knead shape mold create prepare serve present display decorate

    Related Adjectives

    yellow orange golden amber honey spicy aromatic fragrant pungent flavorful delicious tasty savory sweet rich expensive valuable luxurious exotic rare unique distinctive characteristic typical traditional cultural culinary gastronomic epicurean gourmet refined sophisticated elegant ornate elaborate intricate complex nuanced subtle delicate refined precise exact careful meticulous