[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

safflower \saf"flow`er\, n. f. safleur, saflor, for safran,
   influenced by fleur flower. see saffron, and flower.
   1. bot. an annual composite plant carthamus tinctorius,
      the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making
      rouge; bastard, or false, saffron.
      1913 webster

   2. the dried flowers of the carthamus tinctorius.
      1913 webster

   3. a dyestuff from these flowers. see safranin
      b .
          1913 webster

   oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds
      of the safflower.
      1913 webster
see also:
saffron flower carthamus tinctorius safranin oil of safflower 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

safflower
     n : thistlelike eurasian plant widely grown for its red or
         orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
         syn: false saffron, carthamus tinctorius
see also:
false saffron carthamus tinctorius 

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