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the perennial plant Crocus sativus of Iridaceae family with funnel-shaped, purplish flowers having orange stigmas; saffron plant.
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the dried, aromatic stigmas of this plant, used in flavouring and colouring foods; saffron.
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a red pigment , applied by women on their forehead, as a sign of auspiciousness; vermilion.
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that which is related to Kaliyuga, fourth of the four mythological ages, which is current now, having a duration of 4,32,000 years.