Definition for: sapphire

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English

Noun

sapphire ( plural sapphires )

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.

   sapphire colour:

4. a type of South American hummingbird.

Translations

gem

corundum

colour

type of hummingbird

• Latin : sapphirus (1)

Adjective

sapphire ( comparative more sapphire , superlative most sapphire )

1. of a deep blue colour.

Translations

colour

Derived terms

See also

• corundum
• Sapphire

Other Translations for "sapphire"

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Sign Language Spelling
Morse Code		sapphire
Hex		f3 e1 f0 f0 e8 69 72 65
Pig Latin		apphiresay

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