saffron

Meanings

• noun

  A bright yellow-red spice derived from the stigmas of certain types of crocus flowers.

  - "Saffron is an expensive spice used in cooking."
  - "The saffron-colored robes of the monks were a sight to behold."

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Synonyms

kesar , saffron yellow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with saffron
tanner , clanner , manor , quanner

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Variants

List of all variants of saffron that leads to same result
saffron , saffrons , meadow saffron , meadow saffrons

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Etymology

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The name saffron comes from the Old French word 'safran' and the Latin word 'crocus' meaning saffron or saffron-colored.

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Trivia

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1. Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world.

2. The saffron crocus flower only blooms for a few days each year.

3. Saffron was once used as a food coloring and dye in textiles.

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Related Concepts

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1. saffron threads: Thin strands of dried saffron stigmas used for cooking and coloring food.

2. saffron milk: A popular beverage made by soaking saffron threads in milk and adding sugar and cardamom.

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Culture

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Saffron is a highly valued spice in various cuisines, particularly in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian countries. It has been used for thousands of years for its distinctive flavor and color. In Hinduism, saffron is considered sacred and is used in religious rituals and ceremonies.

How to Memorize "saffron"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bunch of bright red saffron threads.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color saffron with the spice and the warm flavors of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that saffron starts with an 'S' and is a spice that is both expensive and highly valued.

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