Sapphire — Sap phire (? or ?; 277), n. [OE. saphir, F. saphir, L. sapphirus, Gr. ?, of Oriental origin; cf. Heb. sapp[=i]r.] 1. (Min.) Native alumina or aluminium sesquioxide, {Al2O3}; corundum; esp., the blue transparent variety of corundum, highly prized… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sapphire — steht für: Sapphire (Autorin) (* 1950), US amerikanische Autorin Sapphire Technology, Hardwarehersteller SAPphire (Messe), eine jährlich in USA und Europa staffindende Neuheitenmesse des Softwareunternehmens SAP ein Flugzeugtriebwerk, siehe… … Deutsch Wikipedia
sapphire — late 13c., from O.Fr. saphir (12c.), from L. sapphirus (Cf. Sp. zafir, It. zaffiro), from Gk. sappheiros blue stone (the gem meant apparently was not the one that now has the name, but perhaps rather lapis lazuli, the modern sapphire perhaps… … Etymology dictionary
Sapphire — Sap phire, a. Of or resembling sapphire; sapphirine; blue. The sapphire blaze. Gray. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sapphire — Technology Отрасль микроэлектроника Продукция Графические карты, материнские платы Веб сайт www.sapphiretech.com Sapphire Technology тайв … Википедия
sapphire — ► NOUN 1) a transparent blue precious stone which is a form of corundum. 2) a bright blue colour. ORIGIN Greek sappheiros, probably denoting lapis lazuli … English terms dictionary
sapphire — [saf′īr] n. [ME < OFr saphir < L sapphirus < Gr sappheiros < Heb sapir < Sans śanipriya, lit., dear to Saturn < Śaniḥ, Saturn (the planet) + priya, beloved < IE * prī , var. of base * prēi , to love > FRIEND] 1. a clear,… … English World dictionary
Sapphire — For other uses, see Sapphire (disambiguation). Sapphire The 423 carat (85 g) blue Logan sapphire General Category Oxide mineral … Wikipedia
sapphire — /saf uyeur/, n. 1. any gem variety of corundum other than the ruby, esp. one of the blue varieties. 2. a gem of this kind. 3. the color of this gem, a deep blue. adj. 4. resembling sapphire; deep blue: a sapphire sky. [1225 75; < L sapphirus < Gk … Universalium
Sapphire — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Sapphire », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) Sapphire est Le terme anglais pour la pierre… … Wikipédia en Français
