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Definitions for safflower
ˈsæfˌlaʊ ərsaf·flow·er

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. safflower, false saffron, Carthamus tinctoriusnoun

    thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil

Wiktionary

  1. safflowernoun

    A cultivated thistle-like plant, Carthamus tinctorius, family Asteraceae, now grown mainly for its oil.

  2. Etymology: safleur, from اصفر.

Wikipedia

  1. Safflower

    Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual plant in the family Asteraceae. It is commercially cultivated for vegetable oil extracted from the seeds and was used by the early Spanish colonies along the Rio Grande as a substitute for saffron. Plants are 30 to 150 cm (12 to 59 in) tall with globular flower heads having yellow, orange, or red flowers. Each branch will usually have from one to five flower heads containing 15 to 20 seeds per head. Safflower is native to arid environments having seasonal rain. It grows a deep taproot which enables it to thrive in such environments.

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  1. safflower

    Safflower is a thistle-like annual plant, scientifically known as Carthamus tinctorius. It is cultivated mainly for its seeds, which are used to produce safflower oil, a healthy substitute for other cooking oils due to its high content of unsaturated fats. The plant is also used to produce yellow and red dyes for food, cosmetics, and textiles. Its dried flowers are sometimes used as a cheaper substitute for saffron. Despite its lack of flavor, it can still provide a rich, vibrant color.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Safflowernoun

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

  2. Safflowernoun

    the dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius

  3. Safflowernoun

    a dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin (b)

  4. Etymology: [F. safleur, saflor, for safran, influenced by fleur flower. See Saffron, and Flower.]

Wikidata

  1. Safflower

    Safflower is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual. It is commercially cultivated for vegetable oil extracted from the seeds. Plants are 30 to 150 cm tall with globular flower heads having yellow, orange, or red flowers. Each branch will usually have from one to five flower heads containing 15 to 20 seeds per head. Safflower is native to arid environments having seasonal rain. It grows a deep taproot which enables it to thrive in such environments.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Safflower

    saf′flow-ėr, n. an annual herbaceous composite plant, cultivated all over India for its red dye—Carthamine. [O. Fr. saflor, through It. from Ar. usfūrsafrā, yellow.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of safflower in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of safflower in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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