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rubin

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹubɪn// ru·bin

n. a deep red colour, or a gemstone that has this colour. It is a less common name for a ruby.

n. a deep red pigment or gemstone; a variant of 'ruby' found in older texts or specific technical contexts.


SIMPLE

The ring was set with a bright rubin.

CONTEXTUAL

In the old manuscript, the illustrator used rubin to highlight the royal robes.

COMPLEX

The artisan sought a rubin of exceptional clarity to serve as the centerpiece for the ceremonial dagger, matching the crimson silk of the scabbard.

Usage

Primarily a variant of 'ruby'; less common in modern English than in Germanic languages.

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