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love-lies-bleeding
[ luhv-lahyz-blee-ding ]
noun
- an amaranth, especially Amaranthus caudatus, having spikes of crimson flowers.
love-lies-bleeding
noun
- any of several amaranthaceous plants of the genus Amaranthus, esp A. caudatus, having drooping spikes of small red flowers
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Word History and Origins
Origin of love-lies-bleeding1
First recorded in 1600–10
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Example Sentences
You know ‘love-lies-bleeding’ is a flower, but it sounds allegorical the way I have put it in.
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You've looked more like a love-lies-bleeding just lately since you had your accident—though the master seems satisfied.
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She has compared me on different occasions to a love-lies-bleeding and a black prize Minorca hen.
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