The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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.
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   2. The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius.
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   3. A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin
      (b) .
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   Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds
      of the safflower.
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