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ruby in Malay

delima

/ˈɹuː.bi/

ruby in Malay: delima, bakam. In English, ruby means a clear, deep, red variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

Malay words for ruby

type of gem
delima, bakam

English meaning of ruby

  1. noun A clear, deep, red variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
  2. noun A deep red colour.
  3. noun The tincture red or gules.
  4. noun A ruby hummer, a South American hummingbird, Clytolaema rubricauda.

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Questions about ruby in Malay

What is the meaning of ruby in Malay?
Ruby in Malay is delima, bakam.
Apakah maksud ruby dalam bahasa Melayu?
Ruby: delima, bakam.
What does ruby mean in English?
Ruby means a clear, deep, red variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

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