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Rubi

Noun

  1. A precious stone of various shades of red, often referred to as a ruby.
    • Example: She wore a stunning necklace adorned with rubies.
  2. An evergreen shrub (Rubus ellipticus) found in the Himalayas, bearing small red edible fruits.
    • Example: The locals gather rubi for making delicious jams and jellies.
  3. A female given name of English origin, derived from Ruby.
    • Example: Rubi is excited to celebrate her birthday tomorrow.

Adjective

  1. Relating to or resembling rubies, typically referring to color.
    • Example: The rubi gemstone ring sparkled brilliantly on her finger.

Verb

  1. (Rare) To cause friction against something by quickly moving it back and forth.
    • Example: He would rubi the stick against the stone to start the fire.
  2. (Informal) To apply pressure by rubbing or massaging.
    • Example: She gently rubied her temples to alleviate the headache.

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