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• Amaracus — An old scientific name or taxonomic synonym used in botanical Latin for the Majorana genus or Origanum majorana (sweet marjoram), an aromatic medicinal plant. In mythology, Amaracus is a legendary youth transformed by the gods into a sweet-smelling plant after spilling a precious ointment.
• Amaradia — A watercourse in southwestern Romania, representing an important river and a left tributary of the Jiu River, which flows through the territories of Gorj and Dolj counties. The river originates in the Gorj Mountains.
• Amaranthus — The official botanical Latin taxonomic designation for a cosmopolitan genus of annual or perennial herbaceous plants in the Amaranthaceae family, commonly known as pigweed or amaranth. The genus comprises over 70 species recognized for their dense inflorescences, high nutritional value, and agricultural adaptability.
• Amaranthus paniculatus — A historical taxonomic designation or botanical synonym used in plant nomenclature for the species Amaranthus cruentus (commonly known as red amaranth or blood amaranth), an annual herbaceous plant remarkable for its dense, erect panicle-shaped inflorescences. It is globally cultivated as an ornamental plant and as a high-protein pseudocereal.
• Amaranthus salicifolius — The scientific name or botanical synonym for Amaranthus tricolor var. salicifolius (commonly known as willow-leaved amaranth), an annual ornamental variety highly valued for its long, narrow, drooping foliage that resembles willow leaves. It exhibits a striking color transition during its growth cycle.
• Amaranthus tricolor — The official botanical Latin taxonomic designation for an annual herbaceous plant species in the Amaranthus genus, globally recognized for its spectacular foliage, vividly colored in contrasting shades of red, yellow, and green. Native to tropical Asia, it is grown both as an ornamental plant and as a nutritious leaf vegetable.
• Amaryllis — A common and scientific name attributed to plants of the Amaryllis genus, or, in current horticultural language, to plants of the Hippeastrum genus, widely grown as indoor ornamental plants. It features a large bulb, tall hollow stems, and large funnel-shaped flowers.
• Amaryllis — An alternative spelling variant for 'amarilis', designating the genus of ornamental bulbous plants Amaryllis or related Hippeastrum species widely grown in pots. The plant exhibits long, hollow, tubular stems ending in large, spectacular, funnel-shaped flowers, highly valued in interior floral design.
• Amarillo — An important city located in the Panhandle region of northwest Texas, United States of America, and the county seat of Potter County. It represents an essential regional economic hub, historically famous for its vast helium reserves, its massive beef processing industry, and its location along the historic Route 66.
• Amarna — An archaeological site of crucial importance located on the east bank of the Nile River in Upper Egypt, representing the ruins of the short-lived capital city (Akhetaten) founded in the 14th century BC by Pharaoh Akhenaten. It is globally famous for its unique artistic style and diplomatic archives.
• Amaru — A proper noun with multiple meanings across cultures: in Romania, it is the name of a commune and village in Buzău County; in South America, it originates from Quechua (meaning 'mythological serpent') and is linked to the Inca ruler Túpac Amaru.
• Amaryllis — The official botanical Latin taxonomic designation for a small genus of bulbous plants in the Amaryllidaceae family, native to South Africa. Commercially, the name is widely applied to large-flowered hybrids of the Hippeastrum genus.
• Amasonia — The official botanical Latin taxonomic designation for a genus of plants in the Lamiaceae family, native to the tropical regions of South America (especially the Amazon basin) and Central America. The genus includes subshrubs or perennial herbs remarkable for their striking terminal inflorescences with brightly colored bracts.
• Amasonia calycina — The official botanical Latin taxonomic designation for a subshrub species in the Lamiaceae family, native to tropical South America. Structurally, the species is remarkable for its spectacular terminal inflorescences composed of a bright red central axis, large persistent scarlet bracts, and contrasting tubular yellow-cream flowers.
• Amate — A salt or ester of amatic acid; a complex organic compound obtained in laboratory settings through the structural derivation of organic acids isolated from plant matter. As an adjective, it describes a compound treated with amatic acid, restricted to laboratory texts.
• Amaterasu — The supreme sun goddess in the Shinto religion and Japanese mythology, considered the mythical ancestor of the Japanese imperial family and ruler of the heavenly realm. Her name means 'The Great Goddess who shines in heaven', associated with light, cosmic order, and agricultural fertility.
• Amathusia — A genus of large butterflies within the Nymphalidae family (subfamily Morphinae), native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, commonly known as palmkings. They feature large wings with cryptic undersides mimicking dead leaves.
• Amati — The name of a famous family of Italian luthiers from Cremona, active in the 16th and 17th centuries, who played a foundational role in designing and perfecting the modern violin structure. Its members include Andrea Amati and Nicolò Amati.
• Amazons — The name attributed in Greek mythology to a legendary nation of female warriors, famous for their courage, total independence from men, and exceptional skills as horsewomen and archers. Figuratively, it refers to a group of strong, determined, or athletic women.
• Amazon — The largest river in the world by water volume and drainage basin, located in South America. In a modern commercial sense, it refers to one of the world's largest multinational technology and e-commerce companies, founded by Jeff Bezos.