noun
- plural of safflower; plants with orange or red flowers whose seeds yield oil used in cooking and whose petals are used to make dye
Examples
- The farmer planted safflowers in the back field this spring.
- Safflowers are drought-resistant crops that grow well in dry climates.
- The oil extracted from safflowers is high in polyunsaturated fats.
- Ancient civilizations used safflowers to create red and yellow dyes.
- Safflowers bloom with bright orange and red petals in late summer.
- The health food store sells safflower oil as a cooking alternative.