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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

It’s really good for bits, like when you’re in need of saffron, or pasta and tomato sauce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Cardamom has always been expensive, usually the third costliest spice by weight, after saffron and vanilla.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

I didn’t say anything for a while, because she was melting a little butter in the microwave in a mug, adding saffron, and then pouring it over the steaming rice.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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