safflower

safflower is a   Noun

Definition:

[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 (b). Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds of the safflower.

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