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rubī(e
n.
Additional spellings:
rubie
36 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) The precious gem, ruby; a ruby; also
fig.
;
rubi baleis, = baleis
n.(1); (b)
as (like) rubi, as rubi red
; (c) the ruby used medicinally; (d)
alch.
the red stone; (e) a virtuous, fine, or radiant…
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