† espiˈnelObs. [ad. F. espinelle (Cotgr.), later spinelle.] A kind of ruby; = spinel. 1595–6J. Burel in Watson Collect ii. 11 (Jam.) The Espinell, a precious stane.1677Sir T. Herbert Trav. (ed. 4) 359 Here [at Pegu] is store of Gold, Silver..Espinels, and Cats-eyes.