Sapphire

  1. Proper noun.  (given name, female) from the precious stone.
  2. Noun.  a clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
  3. Noun.  a white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
  4. Noun.  a deep blue colour.
  5. Noun.  a type of South American hummingbird.
  6. Adjective.  of a deep blue colour.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.