Definition of sapphire
1a : a gem variety of corundum in transparent or translucent crystals of a color other than red; especially : one of a transparent rich blueb : a gem of such corundum
2 : a deep purplish-blue color
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Recent Examples of sapphire from the Web
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Several totes and cases that carried jewelry and gems including emeralds, sapphires and rubies were missing, police said.
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A case in point is his piece in the Christie's sale: an abstract yet geometric gem suite (expected to sell for $25,000-38,000) that offers an explosion of color through its use of green tourmaline, rubies, sapphires, diamonds and gold.
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The Sirocco Gold lives up to it’s name with 18-carat gold plating and a sapphire coated glass display.
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Origin and Etymology 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
SAPPHIRE Defined for English Language Learners
sapphire
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: a clear, usually deep blue jewel
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: a deep blue color
SAPPHIRE Defined for Kids
sapphire
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: a clear bright blue gemstone
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