ruby
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(noun) a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem |
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Related Words: gem, jewel, precious stone |
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(noun) a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers |
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Related Words: corundom, corundum, transparent gem |
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(noun) a deep and vivid red |
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Synonyms: crimson, deep red |
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Related Words: red, redness |
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(satellite adjective) having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies |
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Synonyms: blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, crimson, red, reddish, ruby-red, ruddy, scarlet |
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