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ruby in Afrikaans

ruby in Afrikaans is robyn — ruby means a precious gemstone that is a deep red variety of corundum.

ruby in Afrikaans

robyn
noun
type of gem

What does "ruby" mean?

  1. noun A precious gemstone that is a deep red variety of corundum.
    "The museum displayed a large ruby in a glass case."
  2. noun A deep, rich red color, like that of the gemstone.
    "The sunset turned the sky a deep ruby above the hills."
  3. adjective Having a deep red color.
    "Ruby curtains hung across the tall windows of the old theatre."
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ruby in a sentence

  • The museum displayed a large ruby in a glass case.
  • He gave her a ruby necklace for their anniversary.
  • The sunset turned the sky a deep ruby above the hills.
  • Her lipstick was a bold ruby that stood out in the photographs.

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What is "ruby" in Afrikaans?
"ruby" in Afrikaans is robyn. ruby means: A precious gemstone that is a deep red variety of corundum.
How do you use "ruby" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum displayed a large ruby in a glass case." In Afrikaans, "ruby" is robyn.
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