meaning of safflower
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 dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius.
3. A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin (b).
4. thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
Related Words
safflower | safflower oil | safflower seed |
