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sapphire

/sæfˈaɪr/ noun · British & US
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What does sapphire mean?

noun

A blue or blue-purple gemstone, often used in jewelry. It is a mineral form of corundum, which is the same mineral as rubies.

Example

"The sapphire ring sparkled on her finger as she walked down the aisle."

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