Amaranth

Origin

From Latin amarantus (influenced by plant names derived from Greek ἄνθος), from Ancient Greek ἀμάραντος (amarantos, "unfading")

Full definition of amaranth

Noun

1. Any of various herbs, of the genus Amaranthus.
2. Their flowers' characteristic purplish red color; a red to purple azo dye used as a food colouring and in cosmetics.
3. The seed of these plants, used as a cereal.

Synonyms

• (any Amaranthus) pigweed
• (seed) E123