amaranthus

Meanings

• A plant species in the Amaranthaceae family, known for its edible seeds, which are rich in protein and essential minerals.

  - "The amaranthus plant is a rich source of protein and essential minerals."
  - "Amaranthus seeds have been used as a food source for thousands of years due to their high nutritional value."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with amaranthus
amaranthine , amaranthine , amaranthyne

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Variants

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amaranth , amaranths , globe amaranth , globe amaranths

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Forms

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amaranthus caudatus, amaranthus cruentus, amaranthus hypochondriacus, amaranthus meridionalis, amaranthus retroflexus, amaranthus spinosus

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Etymology

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The word 'amaranthus' is derived from the Greek words 'amarantos', which means 'unfading' or 'immortal', and 'anthos', which means 'flower'.

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1. amaranthine: A term used to describe substances that resemble or have properties similar to amaranthus, such as its high nutritional value, unfading or immortal properties, or its use as a food or medicinal substance.

2. amaranthus seed oil: A type of oil extracted from the seeds of the amaranthus plant. This oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, including oleic acid and linoleic acid, and is also a good source of tocopherols and tocotrienols, which are antioxidants that help protect the body against damage from free radicals.

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Culture

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In various cultures around the world, the amaranthus plant and its seeds have been used for food, medicine, and religious purposes. For instance, in ancient Mexico and Central America, amaranth seeds were considered a sacred food and were used to make a traditional dish called 'teocintle' or 'tamales de huitlacoche'. Similarly, in ancient China, amaranth seeds were used to make a traditional dish called 'xian sheng' or 'hong shui zhou'. In traditional Indian and Nepalese cuisine, amaranth seeds are used to make a dish called 'khichadi' or 'dhokli'. In modern times, amaranth seeds have gained popularity as a health food due to their high nutritional value.

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