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Word: Sapphire
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French safir, via Latin from Greek sappheiros, probably denoting lapis lazuli
ˈsafʌɪə
a transparent precious stone, typically blue, which is a variety of corundum (aluminium oxide)
Short Definition:transparent precious stone which is variety of corundum
Examples:- a sapphire ring
a small hummingbird with shining blue or violet colours in its plumage and a short tail.
Short Definition:small hummingbird with shining blue or violet colours in its plumage
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