safflower
noun
saf·flow·er
ˈsa-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: a widely cultivated Old World composite herb (Carthamus tinctorius) with large usually orange or red flower heads and seeds rich in oil
also
: a red dyestuff prepared from the flower heads
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Replace sunflower seeds with safflower to attract grosbeaks, cardinals and chickadees.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2024
The Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Day Cream SPF 30 is spiked with a safflower extract native to Japan to help lift, firm, and even skin tone.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 12 Aug. 2024
The standouts for me were avocado and safflower seed oil, which are known to hydrate without being too heavy.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 29 July 2024
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“Safflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safflower. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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safflower
noun
saf·flow·er
ˈsaf-ˌlau̇(-ə)r
: a widely grown Old World herb related to the daisies that has large orange or red flower heads that are the source of a dye and seeds rich in edible oil
Medical Definition
safflower
noun
saf·flow·er
ˈsaf-ˌlau̇(-ə)r
1
: a widely grown Old World composite herb (Carthamus tinctorius) that has large orange or red flower heads from which a red dyestuff is prepared and seeds rich in oil
2
: a drug consisting of the dried florets of the safflower that has been used in medicine in place of saffron
called also carthamus
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