HyperDic: amethyst

English > 2 senses of the word amethyst:
NOUNsubstanceamethysta transparent purple variety of quartz
ADJECTIVEallamethystof a moderate purple color
amethyst > pronunciation
Soundsae'mihthihst
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English > amethyst: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf a moderate purple color.
BroaderchromaticBeing or having or characterized by hue
Spanishamatista, ametista
Catalanametista
Nounsamethysta transparent purple variety of quartz
English > amethyst: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone.
BroaderquartzA hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form
transparent gemA gemstone having the property of transmitting light without serious diffusion
Spanishamatista
Catalanametista
Adjectivesamethystof a moderate purple color
amethystinecontaining or resembling amethyst

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