sapphire

sap·phire

noun \ˈsa-ˌfīr\

Definition of SAPPHIRE

1

a : a gem variety of corundum in transparent or translucent crystals of a color other than red; especially : one of a transparent rich blue b : a gem of such corundum

2

: a deep purplish-blue color

— sapphire adjective

Origin of SAPPHIRE

Middle English safir, from Anglo-French, from Latin sapphirus, from Greek sappheiros, perhaps of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew sappīr sapphire

First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with SAPPHIRE

attire, backfire, bemire, catch fire, cross fire, denier, desire, entire, for hire, fox fire, Greek fire, grey friar, hang fire, hellfire, live wire, on fire, prior, rimfire, sea fire, snow tire, town crier, trip wire, umpire, watch fire, white friar