First Known Use: 14th century
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noun ru·by \ˈrü-bē\
: a deep red stone that is used in jewelry
: a dark red color
plural rubies
Full 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
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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
2ruby
adjective
Definition of RUBY
: of the color ruby
First Known Use of RUBY
1508
RUBY Defined for Kids
ruby
noun ru·by \ˈrü-bē\
plural rubies
Definition of RUBY for Kids
1
: a gemstone of a deep red color
2
: a deep purplish red
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