amaranth vs damask

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. 

damask

noun
  • A grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose. 

  • A heavy woolen or worsted stuff with a pattern woven in the same way as the linen damask; made for furniture covering and hangings. 

  • An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus. 

  • Linen so woven that a pattern is produced by the different directions of the thread, without contrast of colour. 

  • Damascus steel 

  • The peculiar markings or water of such steel. 

  • A damask rose, Rosa × damascena. 

adj
  • Of a grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose. 

verb
  • To decorate or weave in damascene patterns 

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