azure
Translation
azure, sky-blue
Examples
The sky was a brilliant azure.
The sky was a brilliant azure.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a bright blue color, like the sky on a clear day The sky was a brilliant azure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sky-blue, cerulean, cobalt
Etymology
From Old French 'azur', from Arabic 'al-lāzaward', from Persian 'lāžward' (lapis lazuli).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Azure Coast' (Côte d'Azur) in France, famous for its blue sea and sky.