amaranth

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From Latin amarantus from Ancient Greek ἀμάραντος (amarantos), unfading)

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Singular
amaranth

Plural
amaranths

amaranth (plural amaranths)

  1. Any of various herbs, of the genus Amaranthus.
  2. Their flowers' characteristic purplish red color; a red to purple azo dye used as a food colouring and in cosmetics.
  3. The seed of these plants, used as a cereal.

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