Ruby red

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the red colour of a ruby. not-comparable

    "'Ruby red, the colour of blood, and, I am willing to bet, ruby will be the colour for Delia. The only question is whether she will be returned wearing jewellery with a ruby in it, or if she will be murdered: rich red ruby blood.' A chill went around the group"

  2. 2
    Extremely Republican-leaning. US, not-comparable

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crimsonsreddest earthrubierrubiesrubinruby

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"'Ruby red, the colour of blood, and, I am willing to bet, ruby will be the colour for Delia. The only question is whether she will be returned wearing jewellery with a ruby in it, or if she will be murdered: rich red ruby blood.' A chill went around the group"

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