'Carthamus tinctorius' definitions:

Definition of 'Carthamus tinctorius'

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noun
Thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil [syn: safflower, false saffron, Carthamus tinctorius]

Definition of 'Carthamus tinctorius'

From: GCIDE
  • Safflower \Saf"flow`er\, n. [F. safleur, saflor, for safran, influenced by fleur flower. See Saffron, and Flower.]
  • 1. (Bot.) An annual composite plant (Carthamus tinctorius), the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making rouge; bastard, or false, saffron. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin (b) . [1913 Webster]
  • Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds of the safflower. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Carthamus tinctorius'

From: GCIDE
  • Safflower \Saf"flow`er\, n. [F. safleur, saflor, for safran, influenced by fleur flower. See Saffron, and Flower.]
  • 1. (Bot.) An annual composite plant (Carthamus tinctorius), the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making rouge; bastard, or false, saffron. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin (b) . [1913 Webster]
  • Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds of the safflower. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Carthamus tinctorius'

From: GCIDE
  • Carthamin \Car"tha*min\, n. (Chem.) A red coloring matter obtained from the safflower, or Carthamus tinctorius. [1913 Webster] carthorse