[ˈsafʌɪə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a transparent precious stone, typically blue, which is a variety of corundum (aluminium oxide)
(e.g: a sapphire ring)

- a small hummingbird with shining blue or violet colours in its plumage and a short tail


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French safir, via Latin from Greek sappheiros, probably denoting lapis lazuli