azury
|a-zu-ry|
C2
/ˈæʒəri/
bright sky-blue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'azury' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'azur', where 'azur' meant 'lapis lazuli' or 'blue'.
Historical Evolution
'azur' in Old French came from Arabic 'al-lazaward' (from Persian 'lāǰaward'), and through Middle English forms such as 'azure' the modern variant 'azury' emerged as a poetic or archaic form.
Meaning Changes
Initially it referred specifically to the stone 'lapis lazuli' or its pigment; over time it broadened to mean the color 'blue' and now denotes a bright sky-blue shade.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a shade of bright blue; the color azure (often used poetically or in heraldry).
The medieval shield was painted a deep azury to catch the sunlight.
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