saffrony, a. rare.
(ˈsæfrənɪ)
[f. saffron n. + -y.]
Of a colour somewhat resembling saffron.
| 1630 Lord Banians 9 This woman was of complexion yealowish or Saffrony. 1688 R. Holme Armoury ii. 39/2 The Agate is of a Saffrony or pale yellow colour. 1725 Bradley Fam. Dict. s.v. Jaundice, The Yellow Jaundice is of a Saffrony, or Lemon Colour. 1838 Granville Spas Germ. 378 The cheeks, formerly tallowish and saffrony, became ruddy. |