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ruble

noun ru·ble \ˈrü-bəl\

: the basic unit of money of Russia

: a coin representing one ruble

the ruble : the value of the ruble compared with the value of the money of other countries

Full Definition of RUBLE

— see money table

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Variants of RUBLE

ru·ble also rou·ble \ˈrü-bəl\

Origin of RUBLE

Russian rubl'

First Known Use: 1554

Rhymes with RUBLE

Jubal, tubal

RUBLE Defined for Kids

ruble

noun ru·ble \ˈrü-bəl\

Definition of RUBLE for Kids

: a Russian coin or bill

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