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amethyst

nounfeminine/ɐmɨˈtiʃtɐ/medium

a·me·tis·ta

Definition

A violet or purple variety of quartz, used as a gemstone.
She wore a necklace set with a large amethyst.
The color of amethyst ranges from light lavender to deep purple.
Common collocations
amethystamethyst geodeamethyst jewelry

Etymology

Do latim 'amethystus', do grego 'amethystos' (não embriagado).

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