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   Safflower , n. [F. safleur, saflor, for safran, influenced by fleur flower. See Saffron, and Flower.]
   (Bot.) An annual composite plant (Carthamus tinctorius), the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making rouge; bastard, or false, saffron.
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   The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius.
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   A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin (b).
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   Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds of the safflower.
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