Safflower
Safflower , noun
[French safleur, saflor, for safran, influenced by fleur flower. See Saffron, and Flower.]
1.
(Botany) 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).
Collocations (1)
Oil of safflower , a purgative oil expressed from the seeds of the safflower.