sapphire
noun/ˈsæfaɪə(r)/
/ˈsæfaɪər/
- [countable, uncountable] a clear, bright blue precious stoneTopics Clothes and Fashionc2
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- [uncountable] a bright blue colourTopics Colours and Shapesc2
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French safir, via Latin from Greek sappheiros, probably denoting lapis lazuli.
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