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Word: Ruby
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French rubi, from medieval Latin rubinus, from the base of Latin rubeus ‘red’
ˈruːbi
a precious stone consisting of corundum in colour varieties varying from deep crimson or purple to pale rose
Short Definition:precious stone consisting of corundum in colour varieties varying from deep crimson or purple to pale rose
Examples:- a necklace of rubies
- a ruby eternity ring
an old type size equal to 51/2 points.
Short Definition:old type size equal to 5 1 2 points
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