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1.nounA perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
2.nounAny of various similar flowering plants, such as the autumn crocus and prairie crocus.
3.nounA deep yellow powder, the oxide of some metal (especially iron), calcined to a red or deep yellow colour.
4.nounA fraudulent doctor; a quack.