rubies

Variant of ruby

ruby definition

ruby (ro̵̅o̅′bē)

noun pl. rubies -·bies

  1. a clear, deep-red variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone
  2. something made of this stone, as a watch bearing
    1. deep red
    2. something having this color

Etymology: ME < OFr rubi, ult. < L rubeus, reddish; akin to ruber, red

adjective

deep-red

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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