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safflower in Malay

kesumba

/ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/

safflower in Malay: kesumba. In English, safflower means a cultivated thistle-like plant, Carthamus tinctorius, family Asteraceae, now grown mainly for its oil.

Malay words for safflower

plant
kesumba

English meaning of safflower

  1. noun A cultivated thistle-like plant, Carthamus tinctorius, family Asteraceae, now grown mainly for its oil.

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Questions about safflower in Malay

What is the meaning of safflower in Malay?
Safflower in Malay is kesumba.
Apakah maksud safflower dalam bahasa Melayu?
Safflower: kesumba.
What does safflower mean in English?
Safflower means a cultivated thistle-like plant, Carthamus tinctorius, family Asteraceae, now grown mainly for its oil.

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