Wiktionary:Word of the day/November 2

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Word of the day
for November 2
amaranth n
  1. (dated, poetic) An imaginary flower that does not wither.
  2. Any of various herbs of the genus Amaranthus.
  3. The characteristic purplish-red colour of the flowers or leaves of these plants.
    amaranth:  
  4. (chemistry) A red to purple azo dye used as a biological stain, and in some countries in cosmetics and as a food colouring.
  5. (cooking) The seed of these plants, used as a cereal.
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