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Definition of ruby - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
gemstoneprecious stone that is deep red
- She wore a necklace with a large ruby.
2.
colordeep bright red often seen in gems
- The sunset painted the sky in ruby hues.
3.
celebrationRare denoting a fortieth anniversaryRare
- They celebrated their ruby anniversary with a big party.
Adjective
colorshaving a deep, vivid red color like a gemstone
- The sunset was a beautiful ruby hue.
Images of ruby
precious stone that is deep red 
deep bright red often seen in gems
Expressions with ruby
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40th anniversary of a marriage
They celebrated their ruby wedding with a grand party.
40th wedding anniversary
They celebrated their ruby anniversary with a big family gathering.
iconic shoes worn by Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz'
She clicked her ruby slippers and wished to go home.
type of fortified wine from Portugal
She enjoyed a glass of ruby port after dinner.
deep red color like a ruby
She wore a stunning ruby-red dress.
ruby containing a star-shaped reflection
The star ruby glinted with a six-pointed star under the light.
glass colored red using gold chloride
The vase was made of beautiful ruby glass.
red silver ore mineral called pyrargyrite
Ruby silver is often found in silver mines.
red variety of spinel used as a gemstone
The necklace was adorned with a stunning ruby spinel.
Origin of ruby
Latin, ruber (red)
Terms with ruby included in their meaning
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technology
package for Ruby programming
ruby seadragon
red-colored fish resembling a dragon
abr: Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
video games about Pokémon adventures in Hoenn region
acr: Ruby on Rails
web application framework for building websites quickly
gemstone
yellow or orange variety of ruby spinel
jewelry
precious stone, probably a ruby, set in the breastplate
jewelry
hard gemstone often mistaken for ruby or sapphire
gemstone
ruby containing a star-shaped reflection
Examples of ruby in a sentence
He gifted her a ring with a flawless ruby. Her dress was a stunning shade of ruby. The artist used ruby to highlight the painting's intensity. Their ruby celebration was a grand affair. A ruby anniversary is a significant milestone. Her dress was a stunning ruby shade.
The artist used a ruby pigment for the painting.
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- French:rubis, rouge rubis, ...
- German:Rubin, rubinrot, ...
- Italian:rubino, scarlatto, ...
- Spanish:rubí, rojo rubí, ...
- Portuguese:rubi, vermelho rubi, ...
- Chinese:红宝石, 红宝石色的, ...
- Japanese:ルビー, 深紅の, ...
- Arabic:يَاقُوت, ياقوتي, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹדֶם, אַדּוֹם עַז, ...
- Russian:рубин, рубиновый, ...
- Ukrainian:рубін, рубіновий, ...
- Hindi:माणिक, गहरा लाल, ...
Definition of Ruby - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
namefemale given name
- Ruby is a popular name for girls.
2.
technologyTECH. dynamic programming language from the 1990sTECH.
- Ruby is used for web development.
3.
geographyRare ghost town in ArizonaRare
- Ruby is an abandoned town in Arizona.
4.
Alaska cityRare US city in AlaskaRare US
- Ruby is a small city in Alaska.
Origin of Ruby
Latin, ruber (red)
Examples of Ruby in a sentence
My cousin Ruby is visiting us this weekend. Many startups prefer Ruby for its simplicity. Ruby's syntax is easy for beginners to learn. Ruby attracts history enthusiasts despite its desolation. Tourists visit Ruby to explore its eerie remains. Ruby hosts an annual dog sled race.
The population of Ruby has been growing steadily.
View all translations of Ruby
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- French:Ruby, ...
- German:Ruby, ...
- Italian:Ruby, ...
- Spanish:Ruby, ...
- Portuguese:Ruby, ...
- Chinese:露比, Ruby, ...
- Japanese:ルビー, ...
- Arabic:رُوبِي, بلدة روبي المهجورة, ...
- Hebrew:רוּבִּי, רוּבִּי, ...
- Russian:Руби, Ruby, ...
- Ukrainian:Рубі, Ruby, ...
- Hindi:रूबी, ...
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