American saffron

noun

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of American saffron was in 1843

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“American saffron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20saffron. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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