sapphiricadj.
/səˈfɪrɪk/ rare.
Resembling or of the nature of a sapphire.
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sapphirine1413
sapphire1433
sapphire-hued1446
sapphire-coloureda1586
sapphiric1605
sapphire-blue1782
electric blue1877
pirate blue1896
kingfisher blue1915
halcyon blue1922
blue-brilliant1923
1605 T. Tymme tr. J. Du Chesne Pract. Chymicall & Hermeticall Physicke ii. v. 130 Wine..partaketh very much of the vitriolated nature; which may be gathered..by the saphiric and reddy colour of those that are ripe.
1882 J. Walker Descr. Jaunt to Auld Reekie 175 Badged garters twinkling with sapphiric stones.
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