Where does “safflower” come from?
Safflower comes from Middle French safleur, a plant used for producing dye and oil.
safflower (English): A cultivated thistle-like plant, "Carthamus...
Definitions
- A cultivated thistle-like plant, "Carthamus...
Ancestry of “safflower”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle French | safleur | saffron |
| 2 | Arabic | أَصْفَر | yellow |