amethyst

Meanings

Plural: amethysts

Noun

a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
A transparent purple to violet variety of quartz with traces of manganese, used as a gemstone.
A purple colour.
The tincture purpure, when blazoning by precious stones.

Adjective Satellite

of a moderate purple color

Adj

Having a colour similar to that of the gemstone

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English ametist, from Old French ametiste (French améthyste), from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (améthustos, “not drunk”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + μεθύω (methúō, “I am drunk”), from μέθυ (méthu, “wine”).
The name was based on the ancient belief that amethyst gemstones could prevent intoxication. People in ancient Greece and Rome would wear amethyst or drink from cups made of amethyst to ward off the effects of alcohol.

Scrabble Score: 16

amethyst is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
amethyst is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
amethyst is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

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