Where does “амети́ст” come from?

амети́ст (Russian) comes from Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος, from Ancient Greek μεθυστής, from Ancient Greek μεθύω, from Ancient Greek μέθυ, from Proto-Hellenic métʰu, from Proto-Indo-European médʰu — honey; honey wine, mead.

амети́ст (Russian): amethyst

Definitions

amethyst

Ancestry of “амети́ст”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	ἀμέθυστος	not drunken, without drunkenness, sober; not...
2	Ancient Greek	μεθυστής	drunken
3	Ancient Greek	μεθύω	to get drunk; I am drunk
4	Ancient Greek	μέθυ	wine
5	Proto-Hellenic	métʰu	intoxicating drink; mead
6	Proto-Indo-European	médʰu	honey; honey wine, mead

Words derived from “амети́ст”

аметистовый
аметист

Every word from Proto-Indo-European médʰu →Every word from Proto-Hellenic métʰu →Every word from Ancient Greek μέθυ →