About The Word Safflower
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Safflower
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What's The Definition Of Safflower?
[n] thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
Synonyms | Synonyms for Safflower: Carthamus tinctorius | false saffron Related Terms | Find terms related to Safflower: See Also | Carthamus | genus Carthamus | herb | herbaceous plant | safflower oil | safflower seed Safflower In Webster's Dictionary \Saf"flow`er\, n. [F. safleur, saflor, for safran,
influenced by fleur flower. See {Saffron}, and {Flower}.]
1. (Bot.) An annual composite plant ({Carthamus tinctorius}),
the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making
rouge; bastard, or false, saffron.
2. The dried flowers of the {Carthamus tinctorius}.
3. A dyestuff from these flowers. See {Safranin}
(b) .
{Oil of safflower}, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds
of the safflower.
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