sapphire — a precious stone, typically blue, that is a variety of corundum
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a precious stone, typically blue, that is a variety of corundum
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæfaɪər/
Korean meaning: 사파이어, 청옥 (보통 푸른색의 귀한 보석)
Korean pronunciation: 샙-파이어 (강세: 샙)
Example Sentences
- The princess lost her sapphire slipper at the ball, but unlike Cinderella, she never got it back.
- His grandmother's sapphire brooch was the only family heirloom that survived the garage sale.
- The engagement ring featured a stunning sapphire surrounded by diamonds.
sapphire
NOUN//ˈsæfaɪər//
a precious stone, typically blue, that is a variety of corundum
Brilliant blue sapphire gemstone
Sapphire suspended by wire above the fire!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 sappheiros에서 유래되어 라틴어 sapphirus를 거쳐 고대 프랑스어 safir로 발전했습니다. 원래는 청금석(lapis lazuli)을 가리키는 말이었지만, 후에 현재의 사파이어를 의미하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The princess lost her sapphire slipper at the ball, but unlike Cinderella, she never got it back.”
“His grandmother's sapphire brooch was the only family heirloom that survived the garage sale.”
“The engagement ring featured a stunning sapphire surrounded by diamonds.”
“She claimed her pet cat's eyes were as blue as sapphires, but they looked more like marbles to me.”
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