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

Word History and Origins

Origin of love-lies-bleeding¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

You know ‘love-lies-bleeding’ is a flower, but it sounds allegorical the way I have put it in.

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

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

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