Amethystine

Amethystine
Amethystine Am`e*thys"tine, a. [L. amethystinus, Gr. ?.] 1. Resembling amethyst, especially in color; bluish violet. [1913 Webster]

2. Composed of, or containing, amethyst. [1913 Webster] ||


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