Amaranth (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any of various plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense plumes of green or red flowers; often cultivated for food.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Hypernyms

• Herbaceous Plant

Hyponyms

• Purple Amaranth
• Amaranthus Graecizans
• Amaranthus Hypochondriacus
• Tassel Flower
• Amaranthus Albus
• Velvet Flower
• Gentleman's-cane
• Amaranthus Caudatus
• Red Amaranth
• Amaranthus Hybridus Erythrostachys
• Prince's-plume
• Amaranthus Cruentus
• Amaranthus Hybridus Hypochondriacus

Meaning ²

Seed of amaranth plants used as a native cereal in Central and South America.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Hypernyms

• Caryopsis