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.

2. The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius.

3. A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin
   (b) .

Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds of the safflower.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)