sapphire

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/

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• Hyphenation: sap‧phire

Noun

Singular sapphire

Plural sapphires

A sapphire crystal

1. A sapphire is a transparent blue stone used in jewellery.
2. (uncountable) A deep blue colour.