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karkōm כַּרְכֹּם ‘saffron’ (Hebrew)

Etymology?: probably of foreign derivation

karkōm n, m
1) saffron
 1a) an orange-yellow flower of the crocus family, used for flavouring in drinks and confections in order to promote perspiration for cooling of the body

Mentioned in Song of Songs 4:14

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