amethyst

/ˈæməθɪst/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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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