rubious

[ roo-bee-uhs ]

adjective

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

rubious

/ ˈruːbɪəs /

adjective

1. literary.
   of the colour ruby; dark red

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubious¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; ruby + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubious¹

C17: from ruby + -ous