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Definisjon av amethyst

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WordNet WordNet by Princeton University

Noun
amethyst - a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
quartz a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form; present in most rocks (especially sandstone and granite); yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impurities
transparent gem a gemstone having the property of transmitting light without serious diffusion

Adjective
amethyst - of a moderate purple color
chromatic being or having or characterized by hue
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Substantiv
amethyst - A transparent purple variety of quartz, used as a gemstone.
amethyst - A purple colour.
amethyst - The purple tincture when emblazoning the arms of the English nobility.

Adjektiv
amethyst - Having a colour similar to that of the gemstone.

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  • Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek ἀ a- ("not") and μέθυστος methustos ("intoxicated"), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness; the ancient Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking vessels of it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication.

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  • amethyst
    A purple variety of quartz often used as an ornament.

Adjektiv - Gradbøying

  • Positiv: amethyst
  • Komparativ: more amethyst
  • Superlativ: most amethyst

Substantiv

  • Entall: amethyst
  • Flertall: amethysts

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