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Definition of love lies bleeding
love lies bleeding
Plural:love lies bleeding
• 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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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Love lies bleeding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/love-lies-bleeding