amaranth
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From Latin amarantus from Ancient Greek ἀμάραντος (amarantos), “‘unfading’”)
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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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herb
seed
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