A large precious stone of a red or fiery colour: in early use of unsettled identity, as a ruby, garnet, spinel, etc.; (also) a mythical gem said to…
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| 释义 | society > occupation and work > materials > raw material > gem or precious stone > corundum gemstones > [noun] > ruby (7) carbuncleeOE A large precious stone of a red or fiery colour: in early use of unsettled identity, as a ruby, garnet, spinel, etc.; (also) a mythical gem said to… rubyc1330 A valuable precious stone varying in colour from deep crimson or purple to pale rose red, now recognized as a variety of corundum; (as a count noun)… rubine?c1510 A ruby. Obsolete. pigeon's blood1865 A dark red colour. Also: a precious stone of this colour, esp. a ruby. Subcategories:— types or cuts (3) |
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