Definition: The word "amaranth" in the English language has several meanings, including:
1.
Aramant (Armenian)
: A type of mint or pepper plant that is used for its medicinal properties.
2.
Armand (French):
A type of tobacco commonly grown in France.
3.
Amandus (Roman):
A Roman coin, which is often depicted with a snake or serpent, symbolizing the Latin word "amandus," meaning "carnage."
4.
Amendy (Cyrillic):
The name of a Roman poet who lived between AD 197 and 265.
5.
Amant (Latin):
The Latin term for "marigold" or "magnolia," which is commonly used in both culinary and herbal contexts.
### Definition
The word 'amaranth' means various things depending on the context:
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Aramant
: In ancient Mesopotamia, it was a type of mint. It is often associated with medicinal properties but could also refer to a type of tobacco.
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In Hebrew, Aramant refers to "Mint" or "Pepper."
(Isaiah 8:10)
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In Greek, 'Armand' means 'Carnage.'
(The New Testament, Acts Chapter 20:16)
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In Latin, 'Amandus' is associated with 'snake.'
(Marcus Aurelius, De Civitate Dignitatem)
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In Cyrillic, it refers to "marigold."
(Ivan C. Smith)
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Amandus
: A type of tobacco that was used for medicinal purposes in ancient Rome.
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In the Roman context, it's often depicted with a snake or serpent symbolizing its use as a painkiller.
(Marcus Aurelius, De Civitate Dignitatem)
- In Latin, 'Amandus' is often associated with "carnage" (which also means "snake").
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Amendy
: The name of the Roman poet whose work was often depicted with a snake or serpent.
- It's common in both culinary and herbal contexts.
### Usage Examples
In modern usage, 'amaranth' is used to refer to various types of mint, especially as it's associated with medicinal properties.
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