amethist

Dutch

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Etymology 1

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

Noun

amethist n (uncountable)

  1. amethyst minerals, taken collectively
    Het amethist is een van de bekendste mineralen. ― Amethyst is one of the best-known minerals.

Noun

amethist m (plural amethisten, diminutive amethistje n)

  1. amethyst crystal
    Ik heb de decoratieve amethist in de woonkamer geplaatst. ― I have placed the decorative amethyst in the living room.
Derived terms
Descendants
  • → Indonesian: ametis

Etymology 2

Borrowed from translingual Amethystea, the genus name.

Noun

amethist m (plural amethisten, diminutive amethistje n)

  1. amethystea, blue amethystea (Amethystea caerulea)

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