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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

Next came a Hokkaido scallop paired with grilled corn, saffron, and pork belly, a dish that felt unmistakably summery: rich, sweet, and sunlit.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

This is a dairy-free version, made with white basmati rice and turbinado sugar flavored with saffron and rose water—smooth, soothing and delicious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

She wasn’t wearing the fancy saffron robes or gold bangles she wore to impress clients—just a simple white dress.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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