KJV dictionary & concordance
The saffron crocus and the aromatic substance obtained from its dried stigmas.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Song of Solomon 4:14
Complete exact-word concordance
Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:
Spikenard and Saffron, Calamus and Cynamom, with all trees of Frankincense, Mirrhe and Aloes, with all the chiefe spices.
Source order
1 · Direct Scripture definition
Saffron is named among aromatic plants and chief spices; admitted Webster identifies the crocus plant and substance from its dried stigmas.
2 · KJV context and cross-references
Historical English dictionary sources
A plant of the genus Crocus; saffron is formed from the dried stigmas of the crocus.
