zafran
nounUK /ˈzæfræn/
US /ˈzæfræn/
Zafran is another name for saffron, the red spice that comes from a flower.
Grandma added a pinch of zafran to the rice to make it yellow and tasty.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A bright yellow-orange color, like the spice itself.
She painted the sunset in shades of zafran and gold.
3. A name given to boys in some countries, meaning golden or saffron-like.
Zafran waved hello to his friends at school.
4. The dried red threads of the crocus flower used for coloring and flavoring food.
The chef soaked the zafran threads in warm milk before baking.