amaranth vs scarlet

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. 

scarlet

noun
  • A brilliant red colour tinged with orange. 

  • Cloth of a scarlet color. 

adj
  • Sinful or whorish. 

  • Blushing; embarrassed or mortified. 

  • Of a bright red colour. 

verb
  • To dye or tinge (something) with scarlet. 

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