safflower

/ˌsæfˈlaʊər/
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Other forms: safflowers

Definitions of safflower
  1. noun
    thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
    synonyms: Carthamus tinctorius, false saffron
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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