A vine in the gourd family, Cucumis sativus.
The edible fruit of this plant, having a green rind and crisp white flesh.
A person who is calm and self-possessed.
The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus.
An orange-yellow colour, the colour of a lion's pelt.
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.
To add saffron to (a food), for taste, colour etc.
To dye (a fabric, garment, etc.) with a saffron-based dye.
To give a saffron colour to (something).
To colour (a metal or wooden surface) with a gilding product containing saffron.
To embellish.
Having an orange-yellow colour.