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zaffer

Syllabification: (zaf·fer)
Pronunciation: /ˈzafər/
(also zaffre)
Definition of zaffer

noun

  • impure cobalt oxide, formerly used to make smalt and blue enamels.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Italian zaffera or French safre

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Definition of zaffer in the British & World English dictionary