noun
amaranth
AM-uh-ranth/ˈæmɝˌænθ/
A flowering plant grown for edible seeds or leaves and colorful blooms.
The flowering amaranth bears broad leaves and long crimson tassels.
Etymology
The 'not withering' image originally described an imaginary flower that never faded. Its name was later applied to real ornamental plants, giving the botanical name its association with unfading beauty.
In context
Later, these form small dry seed capsules filled with tiny seeds. On our red amaranth, the mature seed heads can look striking, with deep reddish tones
More examples
- She cooks the tiny amaranth seeds for breakfast.
- Long amaranth flower clusters hang over the garden path.
- The fabric has a rich amaranth shade between red and purple.
Forms
amaranth · amaranths