Definition:
- (n.) An annual composite plant (Carthamus tinctorius), the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making rouge; bastard, or false, saffron.
- (n.) The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius.
- (n.) A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin (b).
Compare safflower with other words:
safflower vs. saffron