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Webster 1913 Edition


Amethystine

Amˊe-thys′tine

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Adj.
[L.
amethystinus
, Gr. [GREEK].]
1.
Resembling amethyst, especially in color; bluish violet.
2.
Composed of, or containing, amethyst.

Webster 1828 Edition


Amethystine

AMETHYST'INE

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Adj.
Pertaining to or resembling amethyst; anciently applied to a garment of the color of amethyst, as distinguished from the Tyrian and hyacinthine purple.