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

This may be due to the fact that, like most plants, amaranth is rich in antioxidants. —Anthea Levi, Health, 16 July 2024

Pea protein is the first ingredient, but there’s also quinoa, amaranth, artichoke, algae, and branch-chain amino acids, a.k.a. —Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024

Erin Kunkel; Styling: Christine Wolheim Millet Amaranth Buddha Bowls Imagine a classic Asian-style rice bowl, but with a risotto-like blend of millet and amaranth as the base. —Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 14 May 2024

Options range from 100% bitter and 73% dark to milk chocolate, with additions of coffee, peanuts, quinoa, golden berries or amaranth, plus a white chocolate with Peruvian blueberries. —Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 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