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Definition of globe amaranth
globe amaranth
Plural:globe amaranths
globe amaranth Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
An annual flowering plant (Gomphrena globosa) of the amaranth family, native to Central America, cultivated for its distinctive, spherical, clover-like flower heads that retain their vibrant purple, pink, or white colors well after drying.
Example
"The florist used globe amaranth in the winter wreath because its spherical purple blooms hold their color beautifully when dried."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name combines 'globe', referring to the distinctive spherical shape of its flower heads, and 'amaranth', which derives from the Greek word 'amarantos' meaning 'unfading', highlighting how the flower's brightly colored bracts retain their hue long after drying.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Globe amaranth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/globe amaranth