safflower

noun

saf·flow·er | \ ˈsa-ˌflau̇(-ə)r

Definition of safflower

: 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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Recent Examples on the Web Organic safflower seed, borage seed, and organic sesame seed oils make for a sumptuous—but not overly heavy—blend of skin-loving ingredients that your skin will sap right up. — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 May 2022 Ukraine supplies over half of the world’s crude sunflower and safflower oils. — Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2022 Marigold, safflower, and sunflower antioxidants protect against free radical damage while aloe vera soothes dry, reddened skin. — Susan Brickell, Health.com, 13 May 2021 As a result, his hay crop dropped precipitously, his safflower crop was cut in half and his wheat crop was nonexistent. — Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Oct. 2021 To further discourage squirrels, consider feeding safflower seed instead of sunflower seed. — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Oct. 2021 Such as including ingredients like safflower and jojoba oils, glycerin, and shea butter as melanated skin tends to lack hydration. — Yola Robert, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021 Good stir-frying oils include avocado, almond, canola, grapeseed, peanut, safflower and sunflower. — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2021 It's infused with several different oils, like that of avocado, black cumin seed, and safflower. — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 22 June 2021 See More

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safflower

noun

saf·flow·er | \ ˈsaf-ˌlau̇(-ə)r

Medical Definition of safflower

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