amethyst
/ˈæməθɪst/
noun
- A purple or violet variety of quartz, used as a gemstone in jewelry.
- She wore a beautiful amethyst ring on her finger.
- Amethyst is the birthstone for February.
- The necklace was made of small amethyst beads strung together.
- A purple or violet color, like that of the gemstone.
- The artist mixed blue and red to create an amethyst shade.
- The sunset painted the sky a deep amethyst.
- She chose an amethyst dress for the evening party.
adjective
- Having a purple or violet color, like that of the gemstone.
- He gave her an amethyst scarf for her birthday.
- The amethyst glassware sparkled on the shelf.
- The amethyst curtains added a royal touch to the room.
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