Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Ruby (-'s, rubies)
ruby (-'s, rubies), n. [OFr rubi.]
- Red spinel; rare gem; rosy corundum; precious stone; valuable mineral of colors such as carmine, violet, hyacinth, orange-red, vermcille, or rubicel.
- Red wine.
Return to page 50 of the letter “r”.