safflower
noun
saf·flow·er
ˈsa-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: a widely cultivated Old World composite herb (Carthamus tinctorius) with large usually orange or red flower heads and seeds rich in oil
also
: a red dyestuff prepared from the flower heads
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Fried Zucchini and Eggplant Chips Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients
Kosher salt
2 medium zucchini
Freshly ground black pepper
Neutral vegetable oil (preferably safflower or sunflower oil), for frying
Directions
Generously sprinkle a sheet pan with salt.
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Charlotte Druckman / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin, Prop Styling By Valeria Suasnavas , WSJ, 7 Dec. 2023
Each one contains jojoba, safflower seed, and hemp seed oil to moisturize and smooth skin.
—Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
These relaxing jasmine-rose bath bombs are formulated with nourishing skin ingredients, including jojoba seed oil, safflower seed oil, and hemp seed oil, for additional beauty benefits, too.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023
Another $10 mini included in Ulta’s sale is the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover, a lightweight balm for all skin types made with safflower seed oil, which is designed to leave the skin feeling soft.
—Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 1 Nov. 2023
Each of these handcrafted eggs is hand-decorated with natural colours in greens and blues (made from safflower and spirulina) to represent the earth and sky.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
The best bets for cooking oil are likely from sunflower and safflower crops, which are generally GMO–free and not especially water-hungry.
—Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 4 Aug. 2023
The two oils—referred to as sun oils—are vegetable oils derived from the seeds of sunflower and safflower plants.
—Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2022
Another standout product by the Beauty of Joseon line, this cream contains 2% niacinamide, 5% of ginseng, honey extract, safflower seed oil and corn milk, as well as three types of hyaluronic acid, that may moisturize and firm skin.
—Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 12 July 2023
Charlotte Druckman / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin, Prop Styling By Valeria Suasnavas , WSJ, 7 Dec. 2023
Each one contains jojoba, safflower seed, and hemp seed oil to moisturize and smooth skin.
—Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
These relaxing jasmine-rose bath bombs are formulated with nourishing skin ingredients, including jojoba seed oil, safflower seed oil, and hemp seed oil, for additional beauty benefits, too.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023
Another $10 mini included in Ulta’s sale is the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover, a lightweight balm for all skin types made with safflower seed oil, which is designed to leave the skin feeling soft.
—Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 1 Nov. 2023
Each of these handcrafted eggs is hand-decorated with natural colours in greens and blues (made from safflower and spirulina) to represent the earth and sky.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
The best bets for cooking oil are likely from sunflower and safflower crops, which are generally GMO–free and not especially water-hungry.
—Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 4 Aug. 2023
The two oils—referred to as sun oils—are vegetable oils derived from the seeds of sunflower and safflower plants.
—Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2022
Another standout product by the Beauty of Joseon line, this cream contains 2% niacinamide, 5% of ginseng, honey extract, safflower seed oil and corn milk, as well as three types of hyaluronic acid, that may moisturize and firm skin.
—Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 12 July 2023
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safflower
noun
saf·flow·er
ˈsaf-ˌlau̇(-ə)r
: a widely grown Old World herb related to the daisies that has large orange or red flower heads that are the source of a dye and seeds rich in edible oil
Medical Definition
safflower
noun
saf·flow·er
ˈsaf-ˌlau̇(-ə)r
1
: a widely grown Old World composite herb (Carthamus tinctorius) that has large orange or red flower heads from which a red dyestuff is prepared and seeds rich in oil
2
: a drug consisting of the dried florets of the safflower that has been used in medicine in place of saffron
called also carthamus
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