amaranth vs cherry red

amaranth

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

  • 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 seed of these plants, used as a cereal. 

cherry red

noun
  • A deep bright red color, like that of a cherry. 

adj
  • Of a deep bright red colour, like that of a cherry. 

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