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saffron

[saf-ruhn] / ˈsæf rən /


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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

AGZ contains the herb ashwagandha along with magnesium, the spice saffron and more than a dozen other ingredients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

There are Persian restaurants and bookstores and shops selling the saffron and rose ice cream popular in Iran.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

Hugh's saffron linguini resembles a miniature turban, topped with architectural spires of shrimp.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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