sapphire
IPA: sˈæfaɪɝ
noun
- (countable) A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
- (countable and uncountable) A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
- (countable and uncountable) A deep blue colour.
- (heraldry) Azure, when blazoning by precious stones.
- (countable) Any hummingbird in the genera Hylocharis and Chlorestes, as well as the rufous-throated sapphire, which is now in the genus Amazilia.
- Any of the butterflies in the southern Asian lycaenid genus Heliophorus or the African lycaenid genus Iolaus.
- A female given name from English from the precious stone.
- A stereotype of an aggressive and domineering black woman.
adjective
- of a deep blue colour.
- pertaining to a 45th year
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Examples of "sapphire" in Sentences
- The sapphire gemstone sparkled in the sunlight, casting a beautiful blue hue
- She wore a stunning sapphire necklace that matched her eyes perfectly
- The sapphire ring on his finger was a family heirloom passed down for generations
- The deep blue sapphire set in the gold pendant caught her eye as she browsed the jewelry store
- The sapphire waters of the Caribbean shimmered in the distance, enticing us to take a swim
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