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Noun: amethyst  a-mi-thist
  1. A transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
    "She wore a beautiful amethyst necklace to the gala"
Adjective: amethyst  a-mi-thist
  1. Of a moderate purple colour
    "She wore an elegant amethyst gown to the gala"

Derived forms: amethysts

See also: chromatic

Type of: quartz, transparent gem

Encyclopedia: Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld