Definition

A valuable gemstone that was known in ancient Israel, often associated with the jacinth.

Example

The ligure was one of the stones worn by the high priest in ancient times.

Conversation

Did you know that the ligure was considered a precious stone in ancient times?

Really? I had no idea it had such a rich history.

Yeah, it’s fascinating how stones like ligure were valued back then.

I’d love to learn more about those traditional gemstones.

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Root Explanation

The word 'ligure' originates from Latin 'ligur', which refers to the Ligurians, an ancient people of northwestern Italy. The term is used in English to denote a shade of blue, often associated with the Ligurian Sea.

Memory Tip

Think of the Ligurians, an ancient people from Italy, and how their sea might inspire the beautiful blue color known as 'ligure'.

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