Meaning of Sapphire | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
   countable
2. A female given name from English from the precious stone.
3. A stereotype of an aggressive and domineering black woman.
4. A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
   countable, uncountable
5. A locality in the Inverell council area, north eastern New South Wales, Australia.
6. A deep blue colour.
   countable, uncountable
7. Azure, when blazoning by precious stones.
   countable, uncountable
8. Any hummingbird in the genera Hylocharis and Chlorestes, as well as the rufous-throated sapphire, which is now in the genus Amazilia.
   countable
9. Any of the butterflies in the southern Asian lycaenid genus Heliophorus or the African lycaenid genus Iolaus.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.”

“Elgin. Topaz a Saltier and Chief Ruby, on a Canton Pearl a Lyon Rampant Saphyr, which last is their paternal Coat; […]”

“3. Saphire, ten Bezants, 4, 3, 2, 1, by the Bisset.”

“(2) Topaz, a Chief Indented, Saphire.”

“Topaz, on a Cross, Sapphire, a Crosier thrust through a Mitre, Topaz.”

“I asked her once how a little girl who didn't have blue eyes ended up being called Sapphire. She pursed her lips for a few seconds, clearly wondering how she could get away with not telling me. 'My older brother is called Mistral,' she said in the end. 'My younger sister is Blaze. I'd say I was the lucky one.' As I say, hippy parents.”

“When black women speak up about indignities, they are Sapphires. When black women stand up for their rights, they are Sapphires.”

“Described as feisty wenches, seductive Jezebels, or loud and angry Sapphires, Black women's public persona has long been dominated by these images.”

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