rubine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A reddish aniline dye.
  2. A ruby.
adj
  1. Of a deep, red color; ruby-red.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹuː.bin/

Word forms

rubine rubines more rubine most rubine

Etymology

From Medieval Latin rubīnus (“carbuncle, ruby”). Doublet of ruby.

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