Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. SAF-rən  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the English word that refers either to a spice, the crocus flower from which it is harvested, or the yellow-orange colour of the spice. It is derived via Old French from Arabic زعفران (za'faran), itself probably from Persian meaning "gold leaves".

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Entry updated June 13, 2019