azure
UK: ˈaʒə | US: ˈæʒər
n. a bright blue color resembling a clear sky
adj. of or having the color azure
The word "azure" traces back to the Persian lāžvard, referring to lapis lazuli, a prized blue mineral. Through Arabic (lāzaward), it entered Old French as azur, losing the initial "l" due to misinterpretation of the Arabic definite article al-. The term evolved to denote the vivid blue of the sky, retaining its luxurious and celestial connotations.
The Mediterranean Sea shimmered in shades of azure under the midday sun.
She painted her bedroom walls a soothing azure to mimic the ocean.
The flag featured a golden eagle against an azure background.
His eyes were a striking azure, reminiscent of tropical waters.
The artist mixed cobalt and white to achieve the perfect azure hue.