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Definitions of amethyst in various dictionaries:
noun - a transparent purple variety of quartz
adj - of a moderate purple color
A purple or violet form of transparent quartz used as a gemstone.
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| The ancient Greeks raised a toast to this purple gem, believed to protect them from drunkenness |
| Seen here, it's a purple variety of quartz |
| The name of this purple quartz comes from the Greek meaning "not intoxicated" |
| From Greek "a-" (not) & "methy" (wine), this gem was once thought of as a remedy for intoxication |
| This purple gem is associated with St. Matthias, who replaced Judas Iscariot as one of Jesus' apostles |
| This violet quartz gem was one of the most precious until large deposits were found in South America |
| Some regard this purple quartz gem as a love charm |
| People born in the purple love wearing this purple gem, February's birthstone |
| The name of this purple birthstone comes from the Greek for "not intoxicated" |
| This variety of quartz is a beautiful birthstone |
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| A precious stone consisting of a violet or purple variety of quartz. |
| a precious stone consisting of a violet or purple variety of quartz. |
| a transparent purple variety of quartz used as a gemstone |
| of a moderate purple color |
| a transparent purple stone used in jewellery |
| a purple colour |
| A purple or violet form of transparent quartz used as a gemstone. |
| A purple variety of corundum used as a gemstone. |
| A moderate purple to grayish reddish purple. |
| Amethyst description |
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Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Koine Greek amethystos from - a-, "not" and methysko / methyo, "intoxicate", a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. The ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. * It is one of several forms of quartz. Amethyst is a semiprecious stone and is the traditional birthstone for February. |