rubious

American

[roo-bee-uhs] / ˈru bi əs /

adjective

being of the color of a ruby; ruby-colored.

rubious British

/ ˈruːbɪəs /

adjective

literary of the colour ruby; dark red

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Etymology

Origin of rubious

First recorded in 1595–1605; ruby + -ous

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In addition to its casino, the 500-room hotel will have an array of elegant shops, a bar overlooking the gaming tables, a steak restaurant and a rubious French restaurant serving caviar at $18 an ounce.

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