essence vs saffron

essence

noun
  • An extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter used for flavouring, or as a restorative. 

  • Constituent substance. 

  • The concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process. 

  • A being; especially, a purely spiritual being. 

  • The true nature of anything, not accidental or illusory. 

  • The inherent nature of a thing or idea. 

  • A significant feature of something. 

  • Fragrance, a perfume. 

saffron

noun
  • 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. 

  • An orange-yellow colour, the colour of a lion's pelt. 

  • The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus. 

adj
  • Having an orange-yellow colour. 

verb
  • 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. 

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