ruby

A ruby (gem).

Meanings

Noun

Adjective

  • Of a deep red colour.

Verb

Origin

  • From Middle English ruby, rube, from Old French rubi, from Latin rubeus.
  • From the British 5.5-point font Ruby, used for annotations in printed documents.

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