ruby
Translation
ruby
Examples
She wore a beautiful ruby necklace.
She wore a beautiful ruby necklace.
The wine was a deep ruby red.
The wine was a deep ruby red.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a ruby She wore a ruby necklace.
((noun)) ruby (as a colour) The wine was a deep ruby red.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gem, jewel; (colours) crimson, scarlet
Etymology
From Latin 'rubeus' meaning 'red'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'red' colour of a 'ruby'. The Latin root also means 'red'.