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
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Amaranth porridge with peanut butter: Cook 1 cup of amaranth and top it with 2 tablespoons of peanut and 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds.
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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
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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
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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
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