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Definition of amethyst flower
amethyst flower
Plural:amethyst flowers
amethyst flower Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A tropical, ornamental flowering plant (Browallia speciosa) native to South America, primarily Colombia, widely cultivated as a houseplant or summer annual for its profusion of star-shaped, violet-blue or purple blossoms.
Example
"The gardener planted amethyst flowers in the hanging baskets to cascade vibrant purple blooms over the patio."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the gemstone 'amethyst' (from Greek 'amethystos', meaning 'not intoxicated', referencing the stone's color) and 'flower', owing to the plant's distinctive violet-blue, star-shaped blossoms.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amethyst flower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amethyst flower