Safflower

Definition of Safflower

Saf´flow`er
n.1.(Bot.) 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 dried 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.

Related Words

Carthamus, Carthamus tinctorius, false saffron, genus Carthamus, herb, herbaceous plant, safflower oil, safflower seed
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