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1. (n.) amethyst
a purple or violet quartz, used as a gem.
2. amethyst
a purplish tint.
3. (adj.) amethyst
having the color of amethyst.
4. amethyst
containing or set with an amethyst or amethysts:
an amethyst brooch.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME ametist < AF ametiste < L amethystus < Gk améthystos not intoxicating (from a belief that it prevented drunkenness))
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) amethyst
a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
2. (adj) amethyst
of a moderate purple color
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. Amethyst
a variety of crystallized quartz, of a purple or bluish violet color, of different shades. It is much used as a jeweler's stone
2. Amethyst
a purple color in a nobleman's escutcheon, or coat of arms
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