amaranth

noun

UK/ˈæm.ᵊr.ænθ/
US/ˈæm.ə.rænθ/

Definitions of amaranth noun

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A plant, native to South America, that produces edible grains; also, the grain of this plant.

    一種原產於南美洲的植物,其穀物可食用;莧屬植物;莧米

    • Farmers have started cultivating amaranth as a nutritious grain crop.

      農民開始種植莧米作為營養豐富的穀物作物。

    • The seeds of amaranth are often used in gluten-free bread and other baked goods.

      莧米的種子常用於無麩質麵包和其他烘焙食品。

    • This soup is made with amaranth leaves and a variety of vegetables.

      這道湯是用莧菜葉和各種蔬菜製成的。