"Saffron" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Saffron
  1. A female given name from English; a rare flower name from the saffron. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Related terms: Saffy [diminutive, rare, short-form]
    Sense id: en-Saffron-en-name-2qxIu181 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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