amethyst

Speech parts

1. amethyst - Noun

2. amethyst - Adjective

4. amethyst - Adjective Satellite

5. Amethyst - Proper noun

Meaning

A variety of crystallized quartz, of a purple or bluish violet color, of different shades. It is much used as a jeweler's stone.

A purple color in a nobleman's escutcheon, or coat of arms.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

violet ruby garnet jade jasper topaz opal sapphire beryl mulberry diamond agate orchid hyacinth onyx
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Antonyms

white neutral pale achromatic nonred unred
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Hypernyms

quartz mineral transparent gem

Phrases with the word

amethyst starling green amethyst amethyst woodstar coastal amethyst amethyst glass

Examples

Although the titan Rhea does present Dionysus with an amethyst stone to preserve the wine-drinker's sanity in historical text. Source: Internet

Amethyst increases the amount of negative ion and far infrared rays emitted from the pads. Source: Internet

In keeping with its innovation focus, Golden Fish was one of the first submarines to be armed with the new P-70 “Amethyst” anti-ship missiles. Source: Internet

Although citrine occurs naturally, the majority is the result of heat-treated amethyst. Source: Internet

An amethyst geode that formed when large crystals grew in open spaces inside the rock. Source: Internet

A variety of materials other than glass were available for Anglo-Saxon beads including; amber, rock crystal, amethyst, bone, shells, coral and even metal. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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