Meaning Of The Word Sapphire

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Sapphire Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Sapphire?

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

sapphire in American English
a clear, deep-blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone
adjective: resembling sapphire; deep blue
noun: any gem variety of corundum other than the ruby, esp. one of the blue varieties

sapphire in British English
noun: any precious corundum gemstone that is not red, esp the highly valued transparent blue variety. A synthetic form is used in electronics and precision apparatus. Formula: Al2 O3

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