saffro.html - n. & adj.
--n.

1 an orange flavouring and food colouring made from the dried stigmas of the crocus, Crocus sativus.
2 the colour of this.
3 = meadow saffron.

--adj.

saffron-coloured.

saffrony adj. [ME f. OF safran f. Arab. za' faran]

saffro.html - n. & adj.
--n.

1 an orange flavouring and food colouring made from the dried stigmas of the crocus, Crocus sativus.
2 the colour of this.
3 = meadow saffron.

--adj.

saffron-coloured.

saffrony adj. [ME f. OF safran f. Arab. za' faran]

saffro.html - n.
1 a a thistle-like plant, Carthamus tinctorius, yielding a red dye. b its dried petals.
2 a dye made from these, used in rouge etc. [Du. saffloer or G Safflor f. OF saffleur f. obs. It. saffiore, of unkn. orig.]

saffro.html - n. & adj.
--n.

1 an orange flavouring and food colouring made from the dried stigmas of the crocus, Crocus sativus.
2 the colour of this.
3 = meadow saffron.

--adj.

saffron-coloured.

saffrony adj. [ME f. OF safran f. Arab. za' faran]

saffro.html - See: PLAY SAFE.

saffro.html - {adj. phr.} Not harmed; not hurt; safe and not damaged. * /The package arrived safe and sound./ * /The children returned from their trip safe and sound./ Compare: WITH A WHOLE SKIN.