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Definition of love lies bleeding

love lies bleeding

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love lies bleeding Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An ornamental species of amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) native to the Andes, characterized by striking, elongated, trailing spikes of tiny crimson or dark red flowers.

Example

"The garden path was beautifully framed by the vivid, cascading tassels of love lies bleeding."

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• Nearby Words

louvi
lovage
love in a puff
love lies bleeding
love-in-a-mist
lovebird
loveseat

Word Origin & Etymology

The common name poetically refers to the plant's long, drooping, crimson inflorescences, which resemble trails of flowing blood. The name has been in use since at least the 17th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Love lies bleeding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/love lies bleeding
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