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name of a country in North Afghanistan; Balkh.
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an inhabitant of that country.
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a horse bred in that country.
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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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the plant Ferula assafoetida of Apiaceae family.
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the bad-smelling gum resin obtained from this plant, used in seasoning food.