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ruby

31 ENTRIES FOUND:

1ru·by

noun \ˈrü-bē\
plural rubies

Definition of RUBY

1
a : a precious stone that is a red corundum b : something (as a watch bearing) made of ruby
2
a : the dark red color of the ruby b : something resembling a ruby in color

Origin of RUBY

Middle English, from Anglo-French rubi, rubin, from Medieval Latin rubinus, from Latin rubeus reddish; akin to Latin ruber red — more at red
First Known Use: 14th century

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