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sapphires

/ˈsæfaɪərz/ /ˈsæfaɪərs/

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noun

Saphire

A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

Examples :

"The queen's crown was decorated with sparkling sapphires. "

Die Krone der Königin war mit funkelnden Saphiren geschmückt.

mineral material geology

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noun

Saphire

A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.

Examples :

"The jeweler displayed several beautiful sapphires, including a rare yellow one, alongside the more common blue variety. "

Der Juwelier präsentierte mehrere wunderschöne Saphire, darunter einen seltenen gelben, neben der häufigeren blauen Sorte.

mineral geology material

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noun

Tiefblau

A deep blue colour.

Examples :

"Her eyes were the color of sapphires, a deep and beautiful blue. "

Ihre Augen hatten die Farbe von Tiefblau, einem tiefen und wunderschönen Blau.

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noun

Saphire

Any hummingbird in the genera Hylocharis and Chlorestes, as well as the rufous-throated sapphire, which is now in the genus Amazilia.

Examples :

"While visiting the tropical bird exhibit, we saw several sapphires flitting among the orchids, their iridescent feathers shimmering in the sunlight. "

Während wir die tropische Vogelausstellung besuchten, sahen wir mehrere Saphire, die zwischen den Orchideen herumflatterten, wobei ihre schillernden Federn im Sonnenlicht schimmerten.

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Saphire

Any of the butterflies in the southern Asian lycaenid genus Heliophorus.

Examples :

"The butterfly collector meticulously pinned several sapphires from his recent trip to Southeast Asia, their shimmering wings a vibrant blue-green. "

Der Schmetterlingssammler steckte sorgfältig mehrere Saphire von seiner letzten Reise nach Südostasien fest, deren schimmernde Flügel ein leuchtendes Blaugrün waren.