sapphirenoun
uk/ˈsæf.aɪər/us/ˈsæf.aɪr/[ C or U ] a precious stone, usually bright blue, that is often used in jewellery:
a ring with a large sapphire
a sapphire ring/bracelet
[ U ] also sapphire blue bright blue
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Geology: precious & semi-precious stones
- amber
- amethyst
- carbuncle
- crystal
- cultured pearl
- diamond
- emerald
- garnet
- gem
- jade
- jet
- jewel
- malachite
- marcasite
- onyx
- opal
- rock
- semiprecious
- stone
- topaz
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Less common colours
sapphire
adjective ukusalso sapphire blue
a sapphire sea