Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce saffron

SAF-run - two syllables, stress on the 1st

US/ˈsæfɹən/

sæfɹən

UK/ˈsæfɹən/

sæfɹən

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What “saffron” means

A plant of species Crocus sativus, a crocus.

A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.

In a sentence

  • Saffron is a precious spice derived from Crocus sativus.
  • The paella was tinted a rich saffron yellow with the spice.

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