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azure
adjective/noun
A bright blue color like a cloudless sky; the blue of the sky.
Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers
Etymology
From Old French azur, from Arabic lazaward, from Persian lajvard (lapis lazuli).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The azure waters of the Caribbean beckoned tourists from around the world."
- 2.
"She painted the ceiling in azure to mimic the sky."
- 3.
"The azure butterflies fluttered through the garden."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
ceruleansky-bluecobalt
Related Words
bluesapphireturquoise
Fun Fact
Azure originally referred to the blue color of lapis lazuli, a semi-precious stone prized since ancient times.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 5 letters (A, Z, U, R, E)
Scrabble Value: 14 points
Tip: Words ending in "RE" are often good scoring opportunities.
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