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Meaning of sapphire

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sapphire

Pronunciation:/ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)//ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

  2. A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.

  3. A deep blue colour.

  4. Any hummingbird in the genera Hylocharis and Chlorestes, as well as the rufous-throated sapphire, which is now in the genus Amazilia.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a deep blue colour.

  2. Pertaining to a 45th year