amethyst

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/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ English

Definitions

noun

A transparent purple variety of quartz, used as a gemstone.
A purple colour.
The purple tincture when emblazoning the arms of the English nobility.

adjective

Having a colour similar to that of the gemstone

Related words

Synonyms

chromatic colored amethyst gold ametrine purple quartz amazonite aurorite aquamarine alurgite soft jade azurite rose quartz purpurite smoky quartz gemstone augite

Associated

citrine peridot hairstreak deceiver carnelian arethusa topaz garnet sunbird opal lapis

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