adj. relating to the imaginary amaranth flower that never fades
adj. relating to, or having the form of plants of the genus Amaranthus
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Of or pertaining to amaranth.
adj. Unfading, as the poetic amaranth; undying.
adj. Of a purplish color.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Of or pertaining to the amaranth; consisting of, containing, or resembling amaranth.
Never-fading, like the amaranth of the poets; imperishable.
Of a purplish color. Also written amarantine.
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adj. of or related to the amaranth plant
adj. of an imaginary flower that never fades
Word Usage
"The word amaranthine indicates both eternal, unfading beauty and (as related to the flower) a deep purple-red, and at least on me, Amaranthine is close to eternal - I get a good 24 to 36 hours of fun, and I wouldn't want to overspray."