amaranthine vs lasting

amaranthine

adj
  • Unfading, eternal, immortal, infinite. 

  • Of a dark reddish purple colour. 

  • Relating to the mythical amaranth flower that never fades. 

  • Relating to, or having the form of plants of the genus Amaranthus. 

noun
  • A dark reddish-purple colour. 

  • The amaranth flower. 

lasting

adj
  • Persisting for an extended period of time. 

noun
  • A durable woollen material formerly used for women's shoes. 

  • The act or process of shaping footwear on a last. 

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