saffron crocus
saffron crocus · saffron crocuses
A crocus, specifically Crocus sativus, which bears bright red stigmas in its flowers…A crocus, specifically Crocus sativus, which bears bright red stigmas in its flowers that are the source of saffron).
Meaning
1 sensesA crocus, specifically Crocus sativus, which bears bright red stigmas in its flowers that are the source of saffron).
More definitions
- Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
Forms
plural: saffron crocuses| Singular | saffron crocus |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food:saffronCrocus sativus