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ruby (s) (noun), rubies (pl)
1. A precious or semiprecious red stone which is used in jewelry: "Martha’s engagement ring was made with rubies and pearls."
2. A very hard mineral that is used as an abrasive to rub and to clean surfaces: "The cabinet maker always uses a rubbing tool which is surfaced with rubies so he make very smooth surfaces on the fine furniture which he is making."
3. A gemstone that transmits light with very little diffusion: "The ruby mounted in the necklace was exceptionally beautiful as it was shining on the woman’s neck."
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ruby (adjective), more ruby, most ruby
A reference to a deep red color; such as, blood-red, or tomato-red, or cherry-red: "Just as the sun was setting, the sky turned into the most beautiful ruby color that Mona had ever seen."
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Gemstones or Precious and Semi-Precious Stones +
(the four gemstones which are most valuable are diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds; and anyone would be impressed with a gift of a diamond, a sapphire, an emerald, or a ruby piece of jewelry)
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rubies, a ruby
Rubies are considered to be one of the rarest gems; especially, the pigeon-blood red color which comes from chromium.

In the past, rubies were thought to promote good health and to keep people looking young. In addition, they were said to guard fruit trees from disease.

Some of the world's highest-quality rubies are quarried (surface excavation for extracting precious stones) from gravels in Burma.

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