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'.