amethyst
noun
a purple or violet quartz, used as a gem.
amethysts
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pluralof amethyst.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It’s set with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes and tourmalines.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2023
Weighing five pounds, with a velvet cap and band of ermine fur, the crown includes a dazzling array of rubies, amethysts, sapphires, topazes, tourmalines and garnet.
From Salon ● May 5, 2023
The St Edward's Crown, made up of a solid gold frame set with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes and tourmalines, follows its original medieval forebear in having four crosses-pattée and four fleurs-de-lis.
From Reuters ● Dec. 3, 2022
The purple “L” in the logo was fashioned from 17 amethysts, one for each of the 17 championships in franchise history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2021
Tears welled from his eyes, creeping down his nose, past emeralds, amethysts, and black diamonds.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
