ruby in Latin
ruby in Latin is rubinus — ruby means a precious gemstone that is a deep red variety of corundum.
ruby in Latin
rubinus
(uncountable, printing, UK, dated) The size of type between pearl and nonpareil, standardized as 5½-point.
What does "ruby" mean?
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noun A precious gemstone that is a deep red variety of corundum.
"The museum displayed a large ruby in a glass case."
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noun A deep, rich red color, like that of the gemstone.
"The sunset turned the sky a deep ruby above the hills."
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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 Latin?
"ruby" in Latin is rubinus. 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 Latin, "ruby" is rubinus.
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