love-lies-bleeding
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/ˌlʌvˌlaɪzˈbliːdɪŋ/
drooping red flowers resembling bleeding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'love-lies-bleeding' originates from English, combining the words 'love' and 'lies bleeding' to poetically describe the plant's drooping red flowers, which resemble blood drops.
Historical Evolution
'love-lies-bleeding' was first recorded as the common name for Amaranthus caudatus in the 16th-17th centuries, inspired by the plant's appearance.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the plant with drooping red flowers, and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/27 08:45