amethyst
意味
- 紫水晶,紫石英;その宝石
- 紫色(purple)
例文
That amethyst brooch was Marilla's most treasured possession.
そのアメジストのブローチは、マリラの一番の宝物だった。
The birthstone of February is amethyst. It's Japanese name is "Murasaki Suishou".
２月の誕生石は、アメジストです。和名は「紫水晶」と言います。
語源
英語の原文（Wiktionary）
From Middle English ametist, from Old French ametiste (French améthyste), from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος (améthustos, “not drunk”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + μεθύω (methúō, “to be drunk”), from μέθυ (méthu, “wine”). The name was based on the ancient belief that amethyst gemstones could prevent intoxication. People in ancient Greece and Rome would wear amethyst or drink from cups made of amethyst to ward off the effects of alcohol.