Definition of Sapphire in English :

Define Sapphire in English

Sapphire meaning in English

Meaning of Sapphire in English

Pronunciation of Sapphire in English

Sapphire pronunciation in English

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Sapphire

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Noun

1. sapphire

a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone

2. sapphire

a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

3. azure, cerulean, lazuline, sapphire, sky-blue

a light shade of blue

Adjective

4. sapphire

of something having the color of a blue sapphire

Example Sentences:
'sapphire eyes'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Sapphire

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noun
1. 
a. 
any precious corundum gemstone that is not red, esp the highly valued transparent blue variety. A synthetic form is used in electronics and precision apparatus. Formula: Al2O3
b. 
(as modifier)
a sapphire ring
2. 
a. 
the blue colour of sapphire
b. 
(as adjective)
sapphire eyes

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Sapphire

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noun
1. 
a clear, deep-blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone
2. 
its color
3. 
a. 
a translucent or transparent variety of corundum, varying in color
b. 
a gem made of this
white, yellow, and purple sapphires
adjective
4. 
deep-blue

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Sapphire

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n.
1. A clear hard variety of corundum used as a gemstone that is usually blue but may be any color except red.
2. A corundum gem.
3. The blue color of a gem sapphire.
adj.
1. Made of or resembling a gem sapphire.
2. Having the color of a blue sapphire.
3. Of or relating to a 65th anniversary.

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