amethyst

noun (amethysts)

«amethyst» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

An amethyst is a purple gem, a kind of stone used in rings and jewels. tree →

In the lessons

in tales, a precious stone set in a throne or a treasure

Examples

She wore a ring with a purple amethyst. tree →
The throne stood on steps inlaid with great amethysts. tree →
The treasure chest was full of gold and amethysts. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

It is one of the twelve stones on the High Priest's breastplate, in the third row.

Interpretation. Tradition says each stone stood for one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Examples

and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; (Torah EXO.28.19, JPS 1917) tree →
And the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst. (Torah EXO.39.12, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «amethyst» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«amethyst» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «amethyst» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«amethyst» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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