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Safflower

Safflower Meaning & Definition
Safflower Definition And Meaning

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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