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.
The ring was set with a bright rubin.
In the old manuscript, the illustrator used rubin to highlight the royal robes.
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.