rubies

Meanings

• noun

  A precious gemstone, usually red in color, made of corundum mineral with chromium impurities.

  - "She wore a beautiful ruby necklace."
  - "The value of his ruby collection increased significantly."

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Synonyms

agate , rubi

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rubies
rubies , dies , surprises , applies , pries

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Variants

List of all variants of rubies that leads to same result
rubies , ruby

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Etymology

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From Old French rubeis or Latin rubeus, meaning red.

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Trivia

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1. Rubies are one of the most valuable gemstones.

2. The largest ruby ever discovered weighed over 22 pounds.

3. Burma is known for producing some of the world's finest rubies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sapphire: Rubies and sapphires belong to the same mineral family, corundum. The main difference between them is the presence of chromium impurities in rubies, which gives them a red color.

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Culture

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Rubies have been considered as symbols of wealth, power, and passion for centuries. They have been used in various forms of art, jewelry, and even in religious practices. In Hinduism, rubies are believed to bring prosperity and good fortune.

How to Memorize "rubies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a deep red gemstone with a smooth, shiny surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color red with rubies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Rich Uncles Bring Yummy Inheritances' to help remember that RUBIES stands for Red Uncommon Beautiful Intense Stones.

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