Sāf'flow-er, n.

n. [From saffron and flower, Lat. flos, floris; Ger. safflor; Sp. alazor.

1. (Bot.) An annual plant (Carthamus tinctorius), the flowers of which are used as a dye-stuff and in making rouge; bastard saffron.
2. A deep red substance separated from orange-colored flowers, especially those of the Carthamus tinctorius;—called also Spanish red and China lake.
3. The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius.