plural rubies
1
a
: a precious stone that is a red corundum
b
: something (such as a watch bearing) made of ruby
2
a
: the dark red color of the ruby
b
: something resembling a ruby in color
: of the color ruby
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Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 11 May 2024
The ring, set in yellow gold and weighing six carats, contains just under 400 diamonds, rubies and sapphires and depicts a gold football with red flames around it made out of precious gems.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
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Noun
Make the beautiful ruby red cocktail a day before your guest's arrival.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 11 May 2024
The ring, set in yellow gold and weighing six carats, contains just under 400 diamonds, rubies and sapphires and depicts a gold football with red flames around it made out of precious gems.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
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“Ruby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ruby. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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ruby
1 of 2 noun
ru·by
ˈrü-bē 
plural rubies
1
: a precious stone of a deep red color
2
: the dark red color of the ruby
ruby
2 of 2 adjective
: dark red in color
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