sapphire
/ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)//ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/
noun
- 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.
- 5
Any of the butterflies in the southern Asian lycaenid genus Heliophorus.
adjective
- 1
Of a deep blue colour.
- 2
Pertaining to a 45th year
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