safflower meaning

UK US /ˈsæflaʊɚ/ 3 syllables

safflower (noun): thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil.

Definition of safflower

  1. thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil

    Synonyms: false saffron, Carthamus tinctorius

    Type of: herb

How to pronounce safflower

safflower is pronounced /ˈsæflaʊɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in ER · 9-letter words

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