amethyst

Meanings

• noun

  A purple variety of quartz, commonly used as a gemstone and regarded as symbolizing royalty and piety.

  - "The amethyst ring was a family heirloom."
  - "She wore an amethyst pendant around her neck."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with amethyst
esty , asty

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Variants

List of all variants of amethyst that leads to same result
amethyst , amethystine , amethysts

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Etymology

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From Greek amethystos, a- (not) + methustos (intoxicated), because the ancient Greeks believed the gem prevented drunkenness.

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Trivia

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1. Amethyst is the most popular purple gemstone.

2. The largest amethyst geode ever found weighed over 100 tons.

3. Amethyst is often heat-treated to enhance its color.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quartz: Amethyst is a variety of quartz, a mineral composed of silicon dioxide.

2. Gemstone: Amethyst is a popular and valuable gemstone.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, amethyst was believed to protect against intoxication and was used as a drink container. In medieval Europe, it was believed to protect against sorcery. Amethyst is also the birthstone for February and is often used in jewelry.

How to Memorize "amethyst"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a purple gemstone, larger than a marble but smaller than a baseball.
   - Visualize the smooth, glassy surface of the amethyst.
   - Picture the gemstone in a ring or pendant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color purple with amethyst.
   - Remember that amethyst is a gemstone and a variety of quartz.
   - Think of the ancient Greeks and their belief that amethyst protected against drunkenness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that AMETHYST stands for Amethyst is a Magnificent, Exquisite, Translucent, Hued, Yielding, Stone.
   - Use the phrase 'Amethyst is a purple gemstone' to help remember the definition.

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