English dictionary
ruby
adjectiveParts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
noun
- a deep and vivid red color
noun
- a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
noun
- a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers