Quick Definition
ἀμέθυστος, ου, ἡ n.f. amethyst
Strong's Definition
the "amethyst" (supposed to prevent intoxication)
Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3184 (μεθύω);
KJV Usage: amethyst
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἀμέθυστος, -ov, 7, amethyst, a precious stone of a violet and purple color (Ex. xxviii. 19; ace. to Phavorinus so called διὰ τὸ ἀπείργειν τῆς μέθης [so Plut. quaest. conviv. iil. 153,161) > Reversi) 205 Cr. 1)..5..ν.}
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
ἀμέθυστος amethustos 1x
an amethyst, a gem of a deep purple or violet color, so called from its supposed efficacy in keeping off drunkenness, Rev. 21:20*
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
ἀμέθυστος, -ου, ἡ
(acc. to Plut., < ἀ- μεθύω, being regarded as an antidote against drunkenness), [in LXX: Ex 28:19 36:19 39:12 Ez 28:13*;]
amethyst, a purple quartz: Re 21:20.†
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
ἀμέθυστος (amethustos) — amethyst. ἀμέθυστος, ον, (μεθύω) not drunken, without drunkenness, [Refs 1st c.AD+]: comparative, [Refs]
II. not intoxicating, perhaps so used in [Refs 4th c.AD+]substantive, ἀμέθυστον, τό, remedy against drunkenness, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; also ἀμέθυστος, ἡ, [Refs 1st c.AD+] —hence, such things as were supposed to act as remedies, i.e. ,
II.1. kind of herb, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; ={σέλινον ἄγριον}, Ps.-[Refs 1st c.AD+]
II.2. amethyst, [LXX+NT+5th c.BC+]:—also ἀμέθυστον, τό, [Refs 3rd c.BC+]
II.3. ἀμέθυστον, τό, kind of grape, Colum.3.2.24.