Background for sapphires

sapphires

/ˈsæfaɪərz/ /ˈsæfaɪərs/

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noun

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

Examples :

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

mineral material geology

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noun

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. "

mineral geology material

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noun

A deep blue colour.

Examples :

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

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noun

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. "

bird animal nature

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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. "