amaranth vs carmine red

amaranth

noun
  • A red to purple azo dye used as a biological stain, and in some countries in cosmetics and as a food colouring. 

  • Any of various herbs of the genus Amaranthus. 

  • The characteristic purplish-red colour of the flowers or leaves of these plants. 

  • The seed of these plants, used as a cereal. 

carmine red

noun
  • A pigment obtained from carmine as a purple-red substance. 

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