Definition of Safflower

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

Exact synonyms: Carthamus Tinctorius, False Saffron
Group relationships: Carthamus, Genus Carthamus
Terms within: Safflower Seed
Terms within: Safflower Oil
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Safflower

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safety squeeze play
safety strap
safety valve
safety zone
safe and sound
safe harbor
safe house
safe period
safe sex
safe sex
saffian
saffians
safflow
safflower (current term)
safflower (current term)
safflowers
safflower oil
safflower oil
safflower seed
saffranine
saffron
saffron
saffrons
saffrony
saffron crocus
safing
safranin
safranin
safranine

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