Saffron

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Gender Feminine
Usage English (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈsæf.ɹən/

Meaning & History

From the English word that refers either to a spice, the crocus flower from which it is harvested, or the yellow-orange colour of the spice. It is derived via Old French from Arabic زعفران (zaʿfarān), itself probably from Persian meaning "gold leaves".