saffron, noun
- Origin:
- Translation of South African Dutch saffraan.
In full saffron wood, saffron tree: saffraan sense a.
1843 J.C. Chase Cape of G.H. 48Stinkwood is not found in Albany, but it produces several others, such as sneezewood, saffron, red-els, &c, which, when seasoned, are found to be excellent substitutes.
1961 Palmer & Pitman Trees of S. Afr. 254The large spreading saffron tree is found in coastal forests from Swellendam eastwards to Natal.
In full saffron wood, saffron tree: saffraan sense a.
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