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amethist.

amethyst minerals, taken collectively

8 characters3 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. amethyst minerals, taken collectively

    neuter · no-diminutive · uncountable
    Het amethist is een van de bekendste mineralen.
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch ametiste, from Old French ametiste, from Latin amethystus, from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (améthustos, “not drunk”).

noun
  1. amethystea, blue amethystea (Amethystea caerulea)

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from taxonomic name Amethystea, the genus name.

noun
  1. amethyst crystal

    masculine
    Ik heb de decoratieve amethist in de woonkamer geplaatst.
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch ametiste, from Old French ametiste, from Latin amethystus, from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (améthustos, “not drunk”).

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