ἀμέθυστος
améthystos
“the "amethyst" (supposed to prevent intoxication)”
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Definition
From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary
Strong’s Definition
the "amethyst" (supposed to prevent intoxication)
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
an amethyst, a gem of a deep purple or violet color, so called from its supposed efficacy in keeping off drunkenness, Rev. 21:20*
Translated in KJV as
amethyst
Etymology
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3184 (μεθύω);
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