amethist

== Dutch == === Alternative forms === (archaic) amethyst === Pronunciation === === Etymology 1 === From Middle Dutch ametiste, from Old French ametiste, from Latin amethystus, from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (améthustos, “not drunk”). ==== Noun ==== amethist n (uncountable, no diminutive) 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) 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 taxonomic name Amethystea, the genus name. ==== Noun ==== amethist m (plural amethisten, diminutive amethistje n) amethystea, blue amethystea (Amethystea caerulea) === Further reading === amethist on the Dutch Wikipedia.Wikipedia nl Amethystea on the Dutch Wikipedia.Wikipedia nl