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azurblau

azure blue, sky blue

adjective a-TSUR-blow Rare
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Origin: from Persian 'lāzhward' via Arabic and French 'azur'

Usage Note

Azurblau is a bright, clear blue like a sunny southern sky. Slightly poetic: das azurblaue Mittelmeer. Common in travel writing and literary descriptions. Distinct from himmelblau in being slightly more saturated.

Examples

"Das Wasser der Bucht war azurblau und glasklar."

Natural Translation

The water of the bay was azure blue and crystal clear.

Literal Translation

The water of the bay was azure-blue and glass-clear.

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