Definition of Amaranth

1. Noun. Seed of amaranth plants used as a native cereal in Central and South America.

Generic synonyms: Caryopsis, Grain

2. Noun. Any of various plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense plumes of green or red flowers; often cultivated for food.

Definition of Amaranth

1. n. An imaginary flower supposed never to fade.

Definition of Amaranth

1. Noun. Any of various herbs, of the genus ''Amaranthus''. ¹

2. Noun. Their flowers' characteristic purplish red color; a red to purple azo dye used as a food colouring and in cosmetics. ¹

3. Noun. The seed of these plants, used as a cereal. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Amaranth

1. a flowering plant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Amaranth

1. 1. An imaginary flower supposed never to fade. 2. A genus of ornamental annual plants (Amaranthus) of many species, with green, purplish, or crimson flowers. 2. A colour inclining to purple. Origin: L. Amarantus, Gr, unfading, amaranth; priv. + to quench, cause to wither, fr. A root meaning to die, akin to E. Mortal; so called because its flowers do not soon wither: cf. F. Amarante. The spelling with th seems to be due to confusion with Gr. Flower. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amaranth

amanitines
amanitins
amanitoid
amanse
amantadine
amantadine hydrochloride
amantadines
amanuenses
amanuensis
amapakati
amapakatis
amara
amaracus
amarant
amarantaceous
amaranth (current term)
amaranth family
amaranth solution
amaranthine
amaranths
amaranthum
amarantite
amarants
amarelle
amarelles
amaretti
amaretto
amaretto sour
amarettos
amarillite

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