Amaranth definition

Amaranth

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WordNet

(1) Any of various plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense plumes of green or red flowers; often cultivated for food

(2) Seed of amaranth plants used as a native cereal in Central and South America

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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.