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sapphire

 

[ หˆsรฆfaษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

precious stone

A sapphire is a precious gemstone consisting of corundum in shades of blue, typically used in jewelry.

Synonyms

gemstone, jewel, precious stone

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful necklace adorned with sapphires.
  • The ring was set with a large sapphire in the center.
Context #2 | Noun

color

Sapphire is a deep blue color, resembling the gemstone.

Synonyms

cobalt, deep blue, navy

Examples of usage

  • The dress she wore was a stunning shade of sapphire.
  • The sky turned sapphire blue as the sun set.

Translations

Translations of the word "sapphire" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น safira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เคฒเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Saphir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ safir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะฟั„ั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szafir

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚คใ‚ข (safaia)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saphir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zafiro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท safir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌํŒŒ์ด์–ด (sapai-eo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุงู‚ูˆุช ุฃุฒุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ safรญr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ safรญr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่“ๅฎ็Ÿณ (lรกn bวŽo shรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ safir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safรญr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฟั„ะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜ (sapiri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ safir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zafiro

Etymology

The word 'sapphire' comes from the Latin word 'sapphirus' and the Greek word 'sappheiros', both meaning blue. Sapphires have been prized for their beauty and rarity for centuries, with ancient civilizations believing they brought protection and good fortune. They are often associated with royalty and symbolize wisdom, loyalty, and nobility.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,893, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.