Where does “saffron” come from?
Saffron comes from Middle English saffron, from Old French safran, from Medieval Latin safranum, from Arabic زَعْفَرَان, from Persian زرپران.
saffron (English): The plant "Crocus sativus", a crocus; A spice ...
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- The plant "Crocus sativus", a crocus; A spice ...
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