saffraan, noun
- Forms:
- Also saffran.
- Origin:
- South African Dutch, DutchShow more South African Dutch (from Dutch zaffraan), saffron, yellow; named for its yellowish bark.
In full saffraanhout /-həʊt/ [South African Dutch (Dutch hout wood)] any of several trees with yellowish bark, particularly two trees of the Celastraceae: a. The tall evergreen tree Cassine crocea, bearing clusters of greenish flowers followed by white fruit; its hard light-brown timber; saffron. b. Cassine papillosa, also with defining word, bastersaffraan /ˈbastə(r)-/ [Afrikaans, baster see Baster adjective].
1983 Rand Daily Mail 2 Dec. 7The old Saffraan pear tree..is one of the first trees ever to be cultivated in South Africa.
The tall evergreen tree Cassine crocea, bearing clusters of greenish flowers followed by white fruit; its hard light-brown timber; saffron.
Cassine papillosa, also with defining word, bastersaffraan /ˈbastə(r)-/ [Afrikaans, baster see Baster adjective].
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