azure — a bright blue color, typically of a cloudless sky
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a bright blue color, typically of a cloudless sky
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæʒər/
Example Sentences
- The programmer accidentally deleted his Azure cloud account and panicked like the sky was falling.
- Her eyes were as azure as a summer sky, making everyone forget what they were saying.
- The artist mixed blue and white paint for hours but couldn't recreate that perfect azure shade.
azure
NOUN[/ˈæʒər/]
a bright blue color, typically of a cloudless sky
The sailor gazed at the azure ocean stretching endlessly toward the horizon.
Under azure skies, finding leisure and pleasure
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Azure derives from Persian lazaward, the name for lapis lazuli, a deep blue gemstone. The term traveled through Arabic as lazaward, then into Old French as azur, before entering Middle English in the 12th century.
Breakdown
Persian lazaward (lapis lazuli stone) → Arabic lazaward → Old French azur → English azure, with the initial 'l' dropping during Romance language transmission.
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📝Examples
“The programmer accidentally deleted his Azure cloud account and panicked like the sky was falling.”
“Her eyes were as azure as a summer sky, making everyone forget what they were saying.”
“The artist mixed blue and white paint for hours but couldn't recreate that perfect azure shade.”
“He claimed his car was 'azure,' but everyone else called it 'baby blue with commitment issues.'”
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