Joseph's-coat

American

[joh-zuhfs-koht, -suhfs-] / ˈdʒoʊ zəfsˈkoʊt, -səfs- /

noun

a cultivated form of Amaranthus tricolor, having headlike clusters of small flowers and blotched and colored leaves.

Etymology

Origin of Joseph's-coat

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; named after Joseph ( def. 1 ) and his coat of many colors (Genesis 37:3)

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Joseph's-coat

He does not wear a Joseph's-coat Of many colours, smart and gay; His suit is Quaker brown and gray, With darker patches at his throat.

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