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sapphire

nounfeminine/sɐˈfiɾɐ/low

sa·fi·ra

Definition

A precious blue gemstone, a transparent variety of the mineral corundum.
He gave her an engagement ring with a stunning sapphire.
The color of sapphire ranges from light to dark blue.
Common collocations
sapphire ringblue sapphiresapphire stone

Etymology

Do latim 'sapphirus', do grego 'sáppheiros', possivelmente do hebraico 'sappir'.