rubies

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"Well?" he said sharply I have rubies--rubies to lure the heart of a woman from her bosom.

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  1. noun A deep red, translucent variety of the mineral corundum, highly valued as a precious stone.
  2. noun Something, such as a watch bearing, that is made from a ruby.
  3. noun A dark or deep red to deep purplish red.

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