amethyst
see also: Amethyst
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/
Noun

amethyst (plural amethysts)

  1. A transparent purple variety of quartz, used as a gemstone.
  2. (uncountable) A purple colour.
     
  3. (tincture) The purple tincture when emblazoning the arms of the English nobility.
Translations Translations Adjective

amethyst

  1. Having a colour similar to that of the gemstone
Translations
Amethyst
Proper noun
  1. A female given name
    The Australian rapper Iggy Azalea was born Amethyst Amelia Kelly.



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