Amethyst
A purple semi-precious stone; the name is derived from the Greek negative prefix and the word for intoxicated, as the stone was believed to prevent drunkenness.
Meaning and origin
Amethyst takes its name from the semi-precious stone of the same name.
How to pronounce Amethyst
| English (US) | /ˈæməθɪst/ |
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