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sapphire in Malay

batu nilam

UK/ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə//ˈsæf.aɪ̯əɹ/

sapphire in Malay: batu nilam, nilakandi. In English, sapphire means a clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

Malay words for sapphire

gem
batu nilam, nilakandi

English meaning of sapphire

  1. noun A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
  2. noun A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
  3. noun A deep blue colour.
  4. noun Azure, when blazoning by precious stones.

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Questions about sapphire in Malay

What is the meaning of sapphire in Malay?
Sapphire in Malay is batu nilam, nilakandi.
Apakah maksud sapphire dalam bahasa Melayu?
Sapphire: batu nilam, nilakandi.
What does sapphire mean in English?
Sapphire means a clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

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