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lazhward
Persian · medieval
"the place name Lajward, source of lapis lazuli"
the name of a region famous for its deep-blue lapis lazuli stone
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azur
Old French · medieval
"a deep blue color"
carried through Arabic and French for the vivid blue color and pigment
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azure
English · 1300s
"a bright blue color"
settled as the English word for a bright blue color
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