1 a yellow colouring/coloring and flavouring/flavoring substance used in cooking: We added some saffron to the rice.
az: zəfəran
ru: шафран
2 an orange-yellow colour/color.
az: zəfəran rəngi
ru: цвет шафрана
♦ adjective
Many Buddhist monks wear saffron robes.
az: zəfəran sarısı
ru: шафрановый