a. [ F. & OSp. azur, Sp. azul, through Ar. from Per. lājaward, or lājuward, lapis lazuli, a blue color, lājawardī, lājuwardī, azure, cerulean, the initial
Azure stone (Min.),
v. t. To color blue. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
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On heaven's azure. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of an azure color; sky-blue. “The azured harebell.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Zool.) Of a fine blue color; azure. [ 1913 Webster ]