RUBY
Scrabble letter values: R1U1B3Y4 = 9
Definition
- adjective of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange). — synonyms: red, reddish, ruddy, blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, cherry-red
- noun a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem.
- noun a transparent deep red variety of corundum.
- noun a deep and vivid red color. — synonyms: crimson, deep_red
Examples
- “resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies”
- “used as a gemstone and in lasers”