Where does “zaffre” come from?

zaffre (English) comes from Italian zaffera, from Latin sapphīrus, from Ancient Greek σάπφειρος, from Hebrew סַפִּיר.

zaffre (English): A blue pigment obtained by roasting cobalt ore; A...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Italian	zaffera	A blue/violet impasto used in making maiolica
2	Latin	sapphīrus	—
3	Ancient Greek	σάπφειρος	sapphire
4	Hebrew	סַפִּיר	—