balas
noun
bal·as ˈba-ləs 
: a ruby spinel of a pale rose-red or orange
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle French balais, from Medieval Latin balagius, balascius, from Arabic balakhsh, from Balakhshān, ancient region of Afghanistan
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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