Etymology

water sapphire

Today it means: A deep blue variety of iolite, sometimes used as a gem. Full definition →

French saphir d'eau
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  1. French · derived fromsaphir d'eau
  2. English todaywater sapphire

Equivalent to French saphir d'eau.

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