amethyst

/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

chromatic(English)colored(English)amethyst gold(English)ametrine(English)purple quartz(English)amazonite(English)aurorite(English)aquamarine(English)citrine(English)peridot(English)hairstreak(English)deceiver(English)

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