The meaning of Amethyst
Amethyst – definition
nounA precious stone consisting of a violet or purple variety of quartz.
Usage examples:
A delicate necklace of amethysts and pearls
nounA transparent purple stone used in jewellery
Usage examples:
She wore a plain necklace of amethysts., bishops and cardinals used to wear amethyst as a symbol of…
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Word origin
Middle English: via Old French from Latin amethystus, from Greek amethustos ‘not drunken’ (because the stone was believed to prevent intoxication).
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