Saffron (noun)

1. A spice made from the dried stigmas of a type of crocus flower.
2. A deep yellow or orange-yellow color, like that of the spice saffron.

Origin:

From old french safran, from arabic زعفران‎ (zaʿfarān), from persian زعفران‎ (ze'ferân).

Examples:

1. The saffron was used to flavor the rice dish.
2. The saffron added a beautiful yellow color to the sauce.
3. Saffron is considered one of the most expensive spices in the world.
4. The bride wore a saffron-colored sari for the wedding.
5. The saffron strands were carefully picked by hand from the flowers.