/
ˈaməθɪst/
n.
a precious stone consisting of a violet or purple variety of quartz.
Derivative
- amethystine
/-ˈθɪstiːn/
adj.
Etymology
ME: via OFr. from L. amethystus, from Gk amethustos ‘not drunken’ (because the stone was believed to prevent intoxication).
