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amethyst

noun
 
 
/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/

Definition

[C or U] a transparent purple stone used in jewelleryPrecious and semi-precious stonesTypes of rock [U] a purple colour amethyst
 
 
adjective
amethyst eyes
(Definition of amethyst noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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