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star sapphire


star sapphire

noun

Definition of STAR SAPPHIRE

: a sapphire that when cut with a convex surface and polished exhibits asterism

First Known Use of STAR SAPPHIRE

1798

Rhymes with STAR SAPPHIRE

balloon tire, chicken wire, like wildfire, play with fire, razor wire, retrofire, Ring of Fire, under fire

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