Definition: The term "amaranthoid" refers to a type of grain that can be found in various forms, such as flour or milled grains, which are used for making bread and other food products. It's also often associated with an object resembling an onion, like in the Bible's Old Testament (2 Samuel 7:16) where Samuel says "Now behold, I have brought you to my hand a very precious thing." The word itself is derived from Latin, meaning "buck," which was used by early Christian converts and later became a name for this grain. It also appears in the Bible as the plural form of "amaranth," which means "many" or "multitude." In this context, it could refer to an entire flock of animals, like in the story where Samuel is sent to the Hebrews to gather food after they were taken captive. The precise meaning of this word varies significantly depending on the context. It could be used in a variety of ways, from describing the appearance of grain to referring to specific individuals or objects associated with bread making and life in general.

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