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The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus. / A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.

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saffron

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saffron

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsæfɹən/

Noun

countable uncountable

The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus. / A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.

Japanese Meaning

サフランとは、クロッカス・サティバスという植物のことで、この植物から得られる香辛料および着色剤を指します。場合によっては、染料や防虫剤としても利用されることがあります。

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She added a few strands of saffron to the simmering broth to give it a delicate floral aroma.

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彼女は繊細な花の香りを出すため、煮立っているだしに少量のサフラン（Crocus sativus）を数本加えた。

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The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus.

Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard, spikenard and saffron […]

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A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.