amethyst
Having a colour similar to that of the gemstoneHaving a colour similar to that of the gemstone
» Rare gems include aquamarine, amethyst, emerald, quartz and ruby.
Редкие драгоценные камни включают в себя аквамарин, аметист, изумруд, кварц и рубин. — Biga
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1 sensesHaving a colour similar to that of the gemstone
amethysten
аметистовыйametistovyj
- of a moderate purple color
Examples
10 sentencesRare gems include aquamarine, amethyst, emerald, quartz and ruby.
ruРедкие драгоценные камни включают в себя аквамарин, аметист, изумруд, кварц и рубин. — Biga
I bought an amethyst necklace for myself.
Marilla always wore her amethyst brooch to church.
deMarilla trug zur Kirche immer ihre Amethystbrosche. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
My favorite crystals are clear quartz and amethyst.
I have several pieces of amethyst in my bedroom.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English ametist, from Old French ametiste (French améthyste), from Ancient GreFrom Middle English ametist, from Old French ametiste (French améthyste), from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (améthustos, “not drunk”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + μεθύω (methúō, “to be drunk”), from μέθυ (méthu, “wine”).
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Forms
more amethyst, most amethyst| Comparative | more amethyst Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most amethyst Lesson |
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Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form