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Definition of Safflower

1. Noun. Thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil.

Definition of Safflower

1. n. An annual composite plant (Carthamus tinctorius), the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making rouge; bastard, or false, saffron.

Definition of Safflower

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Medical Definition of Safflower

1. 1. 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 died flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius. 3. A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin . Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds of the safflower. Origin: F. Safeur, safior, for safran, influenced by fleur flower. See Saffron, and Flower. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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