Noun: amaranth 'a-mu,ranth
- Any of various plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense plumes of green or red flowers; often cultivated for food
"The amaranth's vibrant red plumes added colour to the vegetable garden"
- Seed of amaranth plants used as a native cereal in Central and South America
"Amaranth seeds were a staple in the ancient Aztec diet"
Derived forms: amaranths
Type of: caryopsis, grain, herb, herbaceous plant
Part of: Amaranthus, genus Amaranthus
Encyclopedia: Amaranth, Ontario