The Collaborative International Dictionary
Carthamus tinctorius
Safflower \Saf"flow`er\, n. [F. safleur, saflor, for safran, influenced by fleur flower. See Saffron, and Flower.]
(Bot.) An annual composite plant ( Carthamus tinctorius), the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making rouge; bastard, or false, saffron.
The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius.
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A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin (b) .
Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds of the safflower.
Carthamus tinctorius
Carthamin \Car"tha*min\, n. (Chem.) A red coloring matter obtained from the safflower, or Carthamus tinctorius.
Usage examples of "carthamus tinctorius".
Safflower [Carthamus tinctorius]: Source of a fugitive yellow dye and an insoluble orangish-red dye.