[ˈruːbi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a precious stone consisting of corundum in colour varieties varying from deep crimson or purple to pale rose
(e.g: a necklace of rubies)

- an old type size equal to 51/2 points


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French rubi, from medieval Latin rubinus, from the base of Latin rubeus ‘red’