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The coloring matter of Chinese yellow pods, the fruit of Gardenia grandiflora.

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  1. n. The coloring matter of Chinese yellow pods, the fruit of Gardenia grandiflora.
  2. n. A red powder (called also polychroite), which is made from the saffron (Crocus sativus). See Polychroite.
  3. (a) The coloring matter of Chinese yellow pods, the fruit of Gardenia grandiflora. Watts. (b) A red powder (called also polychroite), which is made from the saffron (Crocus sativus). See Polychroite.
  4. n. The coloring matter of Chinese yellow pods, the fruit of Gardenia grandiflora. n. A red powder (called also polychroite), which is made from the saffron (Crocus sativus). See Polychroite.