Associations to the word «Sapphire»

Wiktionary

SAPPHIRE, noun. A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
SAPPHIRE, noun. A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
SAPPHIRE, noun. A deep blue colour.
SAPPHIRE, noun. A type of South American hummingbird.
SAPPHIRE, adjective. Of a deep blue colour.
SAPPHIRE, proper noun. A female given name from the precious stone.

Dictionary definition

SAPPHIRE, noun. A precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone.
SAPPHIRE, noun. A transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem.
SAPPHIRE, noun. A light shade of blue.
SAPPHIRE, adjective. Of something having the color of a blue sapphire; "sapphire eyes".

Wise words

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
Mark Twain