Amethyst: meaning, definitions and examples

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amethyst

 

[ หˆรฆmษ™ฮธษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gemstone color

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz that is often used as a gemstone. It is valued for its beautiful color, which ranges from light lavender to deep violet. Historically, amethyst was considered a precious stone, and its use predates recorded history.

Synonyms

gemstone, purple quartz.

Examples of usage

  • She wore a stunning amethyst necklace that caught everyone's eye.
  • The amethyst ring was a family heirloom passed down for generations.
  • He bought an amethyst bracelet as a gift for his wife.
  • The deep violet hue of the amethyst made it the centerpiece of the jewelry collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "amethyst" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ametista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค‚เค—เคจเฅ€ เคชเคคเฅเคฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Amethyst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ amethyst

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผะตั‚ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ametyst

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒกใ‚ธใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amรฉthyste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amatista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ametist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์ˆ˜์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู…ูŠุซูŠุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ametyst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ametyst

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดซๆฐดๆ™ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ametist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ametyst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะผะตั‚ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ametist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amatista

Etymology

The word 'amethyst' comes from the ancient Greek term 'amethystos,' which means 'not intoxicated.' This name was believed to reflect the stone's alleged ability to prevent drunkenness. In ancient times, amethyst was highly prized and was often worn by royalty and used in religious artifacts. The Greeks believed that wearing the stone would bestow clarity of mind and promote sober judgment. Amethyst has been used in jewelry since at least 2000 BC and was favored by cultures around the world, including the Egyptians, who used it in amulets and rings. The stone's popularity continued through the Middle Ages, and it remained a symbol of high status and power among European nobility. Today, amethyst is still cherished for its beauty, and it is commonly used in all kinds of jewelry items.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,597, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.