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saffron

[saf-ruhn] / ˈsæf rən /


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We hovered over saffron tea surrounded by other young Southern Californians, and we looked like friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Leading the procession has been Bhikkhu Pannakara, a Vietnamese monk whose saffron sash is adorned with sheriff badges from the many counties that have hosted them and secured the roads.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

His cooks minced the meat with papaya, saffron and spices and made it so fine and silky that it needed no chewing.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

The 21-piece hemisphere collection makes a delightful and delicious gift, featuring flavors such as saffron, Persian rose, yuzu and burnt caramel.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

Every Saturday night, her apartment filled with the heavenly smells of saffron, yerba buena, cilantro, and perejil.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya




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