noun
-
the tree Spondias pinnata ( = S. mongifera) of Anacardiaceae family; Indian hog plum tree.
-
its plum; hog plum.
-
the perennial plant Crocus sativus of Iridaceae family, with funnel-shaped, purplish flowers having orange stigmas; saffron.
-
the dried, aromatic stigmas of this plant, used in flavoring and colouring foods, and formerly in medicine; saffron powder.