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amethyst

noun
/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/

Etymology

From Middle English ametist, from Old French ametiste (French améthyste), from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (améthustos, “not drunk”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + μεθύω (methúō, “to be drunk”), from μέθυ (méthu, “wine”). The name was based on the ancient belief that amethyst gemstones could prevent intoxication. People in ancient Greece and Rome would wear amethyst or drink from cups made of amethyst to ward off the effects of alcohol.

  1. derived from ἀμέθυστος
  2. derived from ametiste
  3. inherited from ametist

Definitions

  1. A transparent purple to violet variety of quartz with traces of manganese, used as a…

    A transparent purple to violet variety of quartz with traces of manganese, used as a gemstone.

  2. A purple colour.

  3. The tincture purpure, when blazoning by precious stones.

    • The Field is Topaz, a Lion rampant Amethyst [...]
    • Purple, on the arms of princes Mercury, of peers amethyst, and of commoners purpure, [is represented] by diagonal lines from the sinister chief to the dexter base.
  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. Having a colour similar to that of the gemstone

    2. A female given name.

      • The Australian rapper Iggy Azalea was born Amethyst Amelia Kelly.

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