Meaning of the word amaranth in English

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amaranth

US /ˈæm.ə.rænθ/
UK /ˈæm.ər.ænθ/
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Noun

1.

a plant of the genus Amaranthus, typically having small green, red, or purple flowers and often grown as an ornamental or for its edible leaves and seeds

Example:
The garden was filled with vibrant amaranth plants.
She cooked a healthy meal with amaranth leaves and quinoa.
2.

a reddish-purple color, like that of some amaranth flowers

Example:
The sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and amaranth.
She chose an amaranth dress for the evening event.