noun
amaranthine
Amaranthine (noun) means a dark reddish-purple colour.
noun
1
A dark reddish-purple colour.
2
The amaranth flower.
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Etymology
Coined by Milton, originally meaning "unfading", as amaranth + -ine, from Ancient Greek ἀμάραντος (amárantos, “unfading”). Later used for color. First attested in the 1660s.
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What is the meaning of amaranthine?
"amaranthine" (noun) means a dark reddish-purple colour.
What are the different meanings of amaranthine?
"amaranthine" has 2 main meanings: 1. A dark reddish-purple colour; 2. The amaranth flower.