amethyst

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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

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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

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