amaranth

noun

am·​a·​ranth ˈa-mə-ˌran(t)th 

1

: any of a large genus (Amaranthus of the family Amaranthaceae, the amaranth family) of coarse annual herbs with clusters of small green, dark pink, red, or purplish flowers and including forms cultivated as food crops and various pigweeds

2

: a flower that never fades

3

: a pinkish or rosy red

4

: a red azo dye

Examples of amaranth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Amaranth porridge with peanut butter: Cook 1 cup of amaranth and top it with 2 tablespoons of peanut and 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds. —Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 4 Nov. 2024

McKenzie's bouquet consisted of deep purple calla lilies, anthurium and amaranth. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024

Nutrient-dense grains—such as quinoa, amaranth, and sorghum—provide protein, fiber, and essential vitamins. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024

Health-forward organic ingredients such as amaranth and jowar (sorghum) are also incorporated into the dishes. —Kaila Yu, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin amarantus, a flower, from Greek amaranton, from neuter of amarantos unfading, from a- + marainein to waste away

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing amaranth

• globe amaranth

Kids Definition

amaranth

noun

am·​a·​ranth ˈam-ə-ˌran(t)th 

: any of various herbs including some considered weeds and others grown for their colorful leaves or spikes of flowers

Medical Definition

amaranth

noun

am·​a·​ranth ˈam-ə-ˌran(t)th 

1

: any plant of the genus Amaranthus

2

: a red acid azo dye C₂₀H₁₁N₂Na₃O₁₀S₃ that is used chiefly in coloring foods, beverages, and pharmaceutical preparations and in dyeing wool and silk