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Carthamus tinctorius
(gcide) | Safflower \Saf"flow`er\, n. [F. safleur, saflor, for safran,
influenced by fleur flower. See Saffron, and Flower.]
1. (Bot.) An annual composite plant (Carthamus tinctorius),
the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making
rouge; bastard, or false, saffron.
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2. The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius.
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3. A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin
(b) .
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Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds
of the safflower.
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Carthamus tinctorius
(gcide) | Carthamin \Car"tha*min\, n. (Chem.)
A red coloring matter obtained from the safflower, or
Carthamus tinctorius.
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carthamus tinctorius
(wn) | Carthamus tinctorius
n 1: thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or
orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
[syn: safflower, false saffron, Carthamus tinctorius] |
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