sapphirine en · ADJ
Etymology
From sapphire + -ine.
Meanings
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling sapphire
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more sapphirine | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most sapphirine | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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sapphirine en · NOUN
Etymology
From sapphire + -ine.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A rare silicate of magnesium and aluminium (with iron as a major impurity), named for its sapphirelike colour.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sapphirines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fr saphirine (mineral)