amaranth
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin amarantus (influenced by plant names derived from Greek ἄνθος (anthos)), from Ancient Greek ἀμάραντος (amarantos, “unfading”)
Noun [edit]
amaranth (plural amaranths)
- Any of various herbs, of the genus Amaranthus.
- Their flowers' characteristic purplish red color; a red to purple azo dye used as a food colouring and in cosmetics.
- The seed of these plants, used as a cereal.
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Translations [edit]
herb
color/ dye
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