Associations to the word «Amethyst»

Wiktionary

AMETHYST, noun. A transparent purple variety of quartz, used as a gemstone.
AMETHYST, noun. (uncountable) A purple colour.
AMETHYST, noun. (tincture) The purple tincture when emblazoning the arms of the English nobility.
AMETHYST, adjective. Having a colour similar to that of the gemstone
AMETHYST DECEIVER, noun. Laccaria amethystina, a small brightly-coloured edible mushroom.
AMETHYST DECEIVERS, noun. Plural of amethyst deceiver

Dictionary definition

AMETHYST, noun. A transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone.
AMETHYST, adjective. Of a moderate purple color.

Wise words

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