Azur

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทFrench
Calm

MEANING

Blue

ORIGIN

French

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old French 'azur', which in turn came from the Arabic 'lazaward' (lapis lazuli).

CULTURAL NOTES

In French culture, 'azur' is often associated with the sky and ocean, symbolizing tranquility and depth.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, 'azur' has been used in heraldry to denote the color blue and is associated with royalty and nobility.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งEnglish
Smooth

MEANING

A shade of blue

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Borrowed from French 'azur', meaning a bright blue color.

CULTURAL NOTES

In English-speaking cultures, 'azure' is often used to describe a clear blue sky.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The term 'azure' has been used in English literature and art to evoke images of calmness and clarity.

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Azur - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations