Meaning
ruby
- A precious red gemstone consisting of corundum.
- A deep, rich red color characteristic of the gemstone.
In a sentence
Le ha regalato un anello d'oro con un rubino prezioso.
He gave her a gold ring with a precious ruby.
Questo vino toscano ha un colore rosso rubino molto intenso.
This Tuscan wine has a very deep ruby-red color.
I rubini di alta qualità sono rari quanto i diamanti.
High-quality rubies are as rare as diamonds.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rubino | masculine · singular |
| rubini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also function as an invariable color adjective: 'rosso rubino' (ruby red).