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AMETHYST
“From the name of the purple semi-precious stone, which is derived from the Griego negative prefix α (a) and μεθυστος (methystos) meaning intoxicated, drunk, as it was believed to be a remedy against drunkenness.”
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Significado
From the name of the purple semi-precious stone, which is derived from the Griego negative prefix α (a) and μεθυστος (methystos) meaning intoxicated, drunk, as it was believed to be a remedy against drunkenness.
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Origen cultural
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Pronunciación
“AM-ə-thist”
Fuente: Behind the Name · Datos etimológicos verificados