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am·e·thyst
 amethyst
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- pronunciation:
- ae
m
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thihst
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a purple or violet gem of crystallized quartz, used in jewelry.
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| definition 2: |
a purplish or violet color.
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
made of or set with amethysts.
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| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to the color amethyst.
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| derivation: |
amethystine (adj.) |
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