SAPPHIRE


Meaning of SAPPHIRE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sæfaɪə(r) ]

( sapphires)

1.

A sapphire is a precious stone which is blue in colour.

...a sapphire engagement ring.

N-VAR : oft N n

2.

Something that is sapphire is bright blue in colour. ( LITERARY )

...white snow and sapphire skies.

COLOUR

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