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saffron
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saffron (saˑ·frän),
n Latin name:
Crocus sativus; parts used: flowers, stigmas; uses: pain, cramps or spasms, sexual desire, flatulence, induction perspiration, promotion of menstrual flow, expectorant, relaxant, sleep induction, digestive disorders; precautions: may induce premature expulsion of a fetus. Also called
asian saffron, azafran, bulgarian saffron, crocus, fan hung hua, greek saffron, italian saffron, koema-koema, kum-kum, persian saffron, po fu lan, sa fa ang, sa'faran, saffron crocus, safran, sahuran, and
saffron.
saffron
see colchicum autumnale.
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The Saffrons are fond of scoring goals and Mairead Cooper is a real threat in the half-forward line while Geardine McCann, inset, will look to secure possession in midfield.
SAFFRONS AIM TO SURPRISE by The Mirror (London, England)
Birkby man Charles Walker, 65, spotted several meadow saffrons at Clayton Fields in Edgerton.
A flowering hope against development by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
Donnacha Walsh has also been drafted into the starting 15 after impressing from the bench against the Saffrons.
GOOCH & O SE BACK by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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