- an imaginary, undying flower.
- any plant of the genus Amaranthus, some species of which are cultivated as food and some for their showy flower clusters or foliage.
- the grain of certain Amaranthus species, used for food and noted as an important staple grain of the Aztecs.
- a purplish-red, water-soluble powder, C20H11N2O10Na3, an azo dye used chiefly to color pharmaceuticals, food, and garments.
- purpleheart.
- an imaginary flower that never fades
- any of numerous tropical and temperate plants of the genus Amaranthus, having tassel-like heads of small green, red, or purple flowers: family Amaranthaceae
- a synthetic red food colouring (E123), used in packet soups, cake mixes, etc
