Amaranthine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæm.əˈɹæn.θɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amaranthine is a noun meaning A dark reddish-purple colour.
Meaning
A dark reddish-purple colour.
More Meanings
- The amaranth flower.
- Of a dark reddish purple colour.
- Unfading, eternal, immortal, infinite.
- Relating to the mythical amaranth flower that never fades.
- Relating to, or having the form of plants of the genus Amaranthus.
Example Sentences
Ah! when the eternal morning dawns, And amaranthines shall displace the thorns […]
The giantesses lift arms like the trunks of sycamores, each finger tipped with an amaranthine talon.
Ah! is Thy love indeed A weed, albeit an amaranthine weed, Suffering no flowers except its own to mount?
“Fuchsia,” said the Doctor, “come along this evening and I’ll give you a tonic which you must make her take every day. By all that’s amaranthine you really must. […]”
Word Forms
- amaranthines
- amarantine
Synonyms for amaranthine
Depending on context, synonyms include immortal, unfading.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include immortal, unfading, bowers, amarantine, carmine, crimson.
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