Definition

Noun: * Saffron: A highly prized and expensive spice derived from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower. It is used to add a distinctive golden-yellow color, aroma, and flavor to food. It is also used in traditional medicine and dyeing.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nghệ tây là một trong những loại gia vị đắt nhất thế giới. (Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world.)
  • Món cơm Paella có màu vàng đặc trưng nhờ nghệ tây. (Paella has its characteristic yellow color thanks to saffron.)
  • Cô ấy mua một ít nghệ tây để nấu món ăn đặc biệt. (She bought a little saffron to cook a special dish.)

Advanced Usage

• "nhụy hoa nghệ tây": saffron stigmas / saffron threads. This specifies the exact part of the flower used.
  • Chỉ cần vài sợi nhụy hoa nghệ tây là đủ để tạo màu và hương vị. (Just a few saffron threads are enough to create color and flavor.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cây nghệ tây: Saffron crocus (). This refers to the plant itself.
• Bột nghệ tây: Ground saffron / Saffron powder. This is a less common, powdered form.
• Nghệ (Curcuma longa): Turmeric. This is a different, more common rhizome spice, often confused with saffron due to its yellow color but with a distinct flavor and lower cost.

Synonyms

• Saffron: The direct and most common English equivalent.
• Saffron spice: Used for clarity.
• Red gold: A poetic/metaphorical term highlighting its value and color.

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