Translation

spice / seasoning / coloring

Meaning

A bright yellow-orange spice made from the dried stigmas of a crocus flower, used to color and flavor food.

Examples

• Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world by weight.
  サフランは重量あたりで世界で最も高価なスパイスです。
• She carefully added a pinch of saffron to the rice dish.
  彼女は慎重にひとつまみのサフランをその米料理に加えました。