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Definition of Carthamus
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Carthamus tinctorius 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.
2. The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius.
3. A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin
(b) .
Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds
of the safflower.
Carthamus tinctorius 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.
2. The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius.
3. A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin
(b) .
Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds
of the safflower.
Carthamus tinctorius Carthamin Car"tha*min, n. (Chem.)
A red coloring matter obtained from the safflower, or
Carthamus tinctorius.
