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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The other seed oils of concern are corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, sunflower, safflower and rice bran oils.
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—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
Infused with antioxidant-rich guava to shield strands from UV damage, with tamarind and safflower seed oil for deep hydration, and with avocado oil to strengthen and reduce frizz, the cream leaves hair soft, shiny, and protected.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
In addition to its active ingredients, the conditioning cleanser has green tea and safflower extracts to soothe the scalp and kukui nut oil for added moisture.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
Infused with antioxidant-rich guava to shield strands from UV damage, with tamarind and safflower seed oil for deep hydration, and with avocado oil to strengthen and reduce frizz, the cream leaves hair soft, shiny, and protected.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Some research suggests that replacing coconut oil with unsaturated fats, such as safflower or canola oil, may be better for those with heart disease.
—Health, 14 May 2025
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“Safflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safflower. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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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
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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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