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love-lies-bleeding

[ luhv-lahyz-blee-ding ]

noun

  1. an amaranth, especially Amaranthus caudatus, having spikes of crimson flowers.


love-lies-bleeding

noun

  1. any of several amaranthaceous plants of the genus Amaranthus, esp A. caudatus, having drooping spikes of small red flowers
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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.

You've looked more like a love-lies-bleeding just lately since you had your accident—though the master seems satisfied.

She has compared me on different occasions to a love-lies-bleeding and a black prize Minorca hen.

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