saffron
noun/ˈsæfrən/
Frequency rank: #10,531 most common English word
Meaning
A deep yellow-orange spice made from the dried stigmas of a crocus flower, used in cooking and dyeing.
Example sentence
The chef added saffron to the rice to give it a beautiful golden color.
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