While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Source of saffron crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on September 18 2024 New York Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Source of saffron has a total of 6 letters.
Verified Answer
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Definition
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A genus of iridaceous plants, with pretty blossoms rising
separately from the bulb or corm. C. vernus is one of the earliest of
spring-blooming flowers; C. sativus produces the saffron, and blossoms
in the autumn.
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A deep yellow powder; the oxide of some metal calcined to a
red or deep yellow color; esp., the oxide of iron (Crocus of Mars or
colcothar) thus produced from salts of iron, and used as a polishing
powder.
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CROCUS
Source of saffron
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New York Times Crossword, September 18 2024
The answer we have in our database for "Source of saffron" is: CROCUS
There are a total of 6 letters in CROCUS
The crossword clue "Source of saffron" was last spotted on September 18 2024
"Source of saffron" was last seen on New York Times Crossword