Ruby

[ˈɹuːbi] noun verb adjective

A clear, deep, red variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

Definition

  1. (noun) A clear, deep, red variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
  2. (noun) A red spinel.
  3. (noun) A deep red colour.
  4. (noun) The tincture red or gules.
  5. (noun) The size of type between pearl and nonpareil, standardized as 5½-point.
  6. (noun) A ruby hummer, a South American hummingbird, Clytolaema rubricauda.
  7. (noun) A red bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea rubra.
  8. (verb) To make red; to redden.
  9. (adjective) Of a deep red colour.
  10. (noun) A pronunciation guide written above or beside Chinese or Japanese characters.

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  • Ruby contains 4 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Ruby mean?

A clear, deep, red variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

What are the anagrams of Ruby?

Valid anagrams: bury.

How many letters are in Ruby?

Ruby has 4 letters.

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