love lies bleeding

/lʌv laɪz ˈblidɪŋ/
noun
  1. A garden plant (Amaranthus caudatus) with long, drooping clusters of red flowers that resemble drops of blood, often grown for its dramatic appearance.
    • She planted love-lies-bleeding along the fence for a bold splash of color.
    • The love-lies-bleeding in the garden hung like crimson tassels in the summer breeze.
    • The name love-lies-bleeding comes from the flower's blood-red, trailing shape.
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