amaranth

A noun referring to a plant of the genus Amaranthus, often cultivated for its dense plumes of green or red flowers, and also used for its seeds which are consumed as a cereal grain in Central and South America.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant une plante du genre Amaranthus, souvent cultivée pour ses panicules denses de fleurs vertes ou rouges, et dont les graines sont consommées comme céréale en Amérique centrale et du Sud.

1. Edible seed B2 formal culinary

   The small, nutritious seed of amaranth plants, used as a grain-like food source, especially in Central and South America.

   • Amaranth is often cooked like porridge or popped like popcorn.
   • The ancient Aztecs cultivated amaranth as a staple food.
   • Gluten-free flours often include ground amaranth seeds.

   🇫🇷Graine d'amarante

2. Ornamental plant B2 formal scientific

   Any plant of the genus Amaranthus, known for its dense, colorful plumes of green or red flowers, often grown for decoration or food.

   • The garden was full of tall amaranth with bright red flowers.
   • Amaranth plants are drought-tolerant and easy to grow.
   • Some amaranth species are considered weeds in certain regions.

   🇫🇷Amarante (plante ornementale)

   Synonymes: amaranthus

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• amaranths' possessive plural form
• amaranth's possessive singular form