saffron

/ˈsæfrən/
adjective
  1. Having a bright orange-yellow color.
    • She chose a saffron scarf to match her autumn coat.
    • The saffron curtains brightened up the entire room.
    • The temple's saffron flags fluttered in the wind.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A bright yellow-orange spice made from the dried stigmas of a crocus flower, used to flavor and color food.
    • She added a pinch of saffron to the rice to give it a golden color and rich flavor.
    • Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world because it is harvested by hand.
    • The paella recipe calls for a small amount of saffron to create its signature taste.
  2. A bright orange-yellow color.
    • He wore a saffron robe during the meditation ceremony.
    • The artist mixed yellow and orange to achieve a perfect saffron hue.
    • The sunset painted the sky in shades of saffron and pink.
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