safflower
(saf-flow-er)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
Example Sentence
When safflower is dried it can be used as red dye.
Synonyms
false saffron; Carthamus tinctorius; thistlelike plant
Antonyms
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safflower
Rhymes
- safflower