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star sapphire

noun

Definition of STAR SAPPHIRE

: a sapphire that when cut with a convex surface and polished exhibits asterism

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First Known Use of STAR SAPPHIRE

1798

Rhymes with STAR SAPPHIRE

balloon tire, chicken wire, like wildfire, play with fire, razor wire, retrofire, Ring of Fire, under fire

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