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amethyst
am·e·thyst
[
ámmithəst
]
(
plural
am·e·thysts
)
noun
Definition:
1.
violet quartz:
a translucent violet precious stone that is a variety of quartz. Use: gems.
2.
purple sapphire:
a purple variety of corundum. Use: gems.
3.
bluish purple:
a bluish purple color
[
13th century. Via French and Latin< Greek
amethustos
"not intoxicating" <
methu
"wine"
]
am·e·thyst
adjective
am·e·thys·tine
[
àmmə thíst n
]
adjective
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am·e·thyst adjectiveam·e·thys·tine [ àmmə thíst n ] adjective
