amethyst
noun uk/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ us/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/
[ C or U ]紫水晶
a transparent purple stone used in jewellery
She wore a plain necklace of amethysts.
Bishops and cardinals used to wear amethyst as a symbol of peace.
[ U ]紫（水晶）色
a purple colour
The gown is made from silk crepe fabric in dusty amethyst.
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- An amethyst is set into the handle of the sword.
- Amethysts, emeralds, topaz, and sapphires litter workshops like colourful marbles.
- Her expensive soft woollen coat was a deep shade of amethyst.