ruby (
http://definr.com/ruby)
adj : having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent
of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
[syn:
red,
reddish,
ruddy,
blood-red,
carmine,
cerise,
cherry,
cherry-red,
crimson,
ruby-red,
scarlet]
n 1: a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished
and is valued as a precious gem
2: a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a
gemstone and in lasers
3: a deep and vivid red [syn:
crimson,
deep red]