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Definition of Carthamus
1. Noun. Safflower.
Exact synonyms: Genus Carthamus
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Aster Family, Asteraceae, Compositae, Family Asteraceae, Family Compositae
Member holonyms: Carthamus Tinctorius, False Saffron, Safflower
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Aster Family, Asteraceae, Compositae, Family Asteraceae, Family Compositae
Member holonyms: Carthamus Tinctorius, False Saffron, Safflower
Medical Definition of Carthamus
1. The dried florets of Carthamus tinctorius (family Compositae). See: safflower oil. Synonym: safflower. Origin: Ar. Qurtum, fr. Qartama, paint; the plant yields a dye (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Carthamus
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