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Vocabulary Entry
ruby
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A precious stone that is typically red and is a variety of corundum.
Example Sentences
"She wore a beautiful ruby necklace to the party."
"The jeweler showed me a selection of rubies."
"Rubies are considered symbols of love and passion."
V
verb
To make something red or to give it a reddish hue.
Example Sentences
"The artist decided to ruby the sunset in her painting."
"The leaves seemed to ruby as the sun set behind the hills."
"He planned to ruby the edges of the fabric to add some color."
A
adjective
Having a deep red color, resembling that of a ruby.
Example Sentences
"She wore a ruby dress that stood out in the crowd."
"The sunset painted the sky in ruby hues."
"He admired the ruby roses in the garden."