amaranth vs crimson

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. 

crimson

noun
  • A deep, slightly bluish red. 

adj
  • Having a deep red colour. 

  • Immodest. 

verb
  • To dye with crimson or deep red; to redden. 

  • To become crimson or deep red; to blush. 

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