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amethyst

The correct spelling is amethyst.

How to pronounce amethyst

/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/
noun

IPA: /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/

Say it like: Ame-thy-st

The correct spelling is amethyst. A transparent purple variety of quartz, used as a gemstone.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A transparent purple variety of quartz, used as a gemstone.
  2. 2.A purple colour.
  3. 3.The purple tincture when emblazoning the arms of the English nobility.

adjective

  1. 1.Having a colour similar to that of the gemstone

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