sapphire
noun /ˈsæfaɪə(r)/
/ˈsæfaɪər/
- [countable, uncountable] a clear, bright blue precious stoneTopics Clothes and Fashionc2
- [uncountable] a bright blue colourTopics Colours and Shapesc2
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French safir, via Latin from Greek sappheiros, probably denoting lapis lazuli.