ruby spinel

noun

A type of red-colored spinel that is used as a gem.

Similar
spinel ruby

Meanings

nounruby spinel (countable and uncountable, plural ruby spinels)

plural ruby spinels

  1. countableuncountableA type of red-colored spinel that is used as a gem.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna spinel used as a gemstone (usually dark red)

Similar
spinel ruby
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Chicago

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