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    sapphire
    /ˈsafʌɪə/

    noun

    • 1. a transparent precious stone, typically blue, which is a variety of corundum (aluminium oxide): "a sapphire ring"
    • 2. a small hummingbird with shining blue or violet colours in its plumage and a short tail.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSAPPHIRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Sapphire is a precious stone, usually bright blue, that is often used in jewellery. Learn more about its meaning, usage, synonyms and translations in different languages.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SapphireSapphire - Wikipedia

    Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum, consisting of aluminium oxide with trace amounts of elements. It is typically blue, but also occurs in other colors, and has remarkable hardness, optical properties, and applications.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sapphireSapphire Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : a gem variety of corundum in transparent or translucent crystals of a color other than red. especially : one of a transparent rich blue. b. : a gem of such corundum. 2. : a deep purplish-blue color. sapphire adjective. Examples of sapphire in a Sentence.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › sapphireSAPPHIRE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Sapphire is a transparent gemstone of various colors, especially blue, that belongs to the corundum family of minerals. It is also a deep-blue color and a birthstone for September.

  7. www.britannica.com › topic › sapphire-gemstoneSapphire | Properties, Color & Uses | Britannica

    Aug 31, 2024 · Sapphire, transparent to translucent, natural or synthetic variety of corundum (q.v.; aluminum oxide, Al2O3) that has been highly prized as a gemstone since about 800 bc. Its colour is due mainly to the presence of small amounts of iron and titanium and normally ranges from a very pale blue to deep.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySAPPHIRE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Sapphire is a precious stone that is usually bright blue and often used in jewelry. It can also be an adjective to describe a bright blue color. Learn more about sapphire with examples, synonyms and translations.

  9. www.gia.edu › sapphireSapphire Gemstone | Sapphire Stone - GIA

    Sapphire is a variety of corundum that comes in many colors, except red, and is durable and hard. Learn about sapphire history, lore, treatments, synthetics, and how to evaluate its color, clarity, cut, and carat weight.