sapphires

noun

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   A deep blue colour.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Any of the butterflies in the southern Asian lycaenid genus Heliophorus.