单词 | sapphire |
释义 | Word Frequency sapphire(ˈsæfaɪə) noun 1. a. any precious corundum gemstone that is not red, esp the highly valued transparent blue variety. A synthetic form is used in electronics and precision apparatus. Formula: Al2O3 b. (as modifier) a sapphire ring 2. a. the blue colour of sapphire b. (as adjective) sapphire eyes Word origin C13 safir, from Old French, from Latin sapphīrus, from Greek sappheiros, perhaps from Hebrew sappīr, ultimately perhaps from Sanskrit śanipriya, literally: beloved of the planet Saturn, from śani Saturn + priya beloved |
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