"saffronlike" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more saffronlike [comparative], most saffronlike [superlative]
Etymology: From saffron + -like. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|saffron|like}} saffron + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} saffronlike (comparative more saffronlike, superlative most saffronlike)
  1. Characteristic of or resembling saffron.
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