Ruby
Pronunciation
- IPA: 'ɹuËbi
- Rhymes: -uËbi
Origin 1
From Latin rubeus ("red").
Full definition of ruby
Noun
ruby
(plural rubies)- A clear, deep, red variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
- 2012-03, Lee A. Groat, Gemstones, Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.
- (obsolete) A red spinel.
- A deep red colour.
- Shakespearethe natural ruby of your cheeks
- (typesetting, British) Type having a height of 5.5 points.
- A , a South American hummingbird, .
- A red bird-of-paradise, .
- (printing) agate (a size of type)
Synonyms
- (typesetting) agate US
Derived terms
Related terms
Origin 2
From the British 5.5-point font Ruby, used for annotations in printed documents.
Noun
ruby
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