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).