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Meaning of "rubious" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RUBIOUS

From ruby + -ous.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF RUBIOUS

ˈruːbɪəs


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RUBIOUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rubious is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES RUBIOUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ruby (color)

Ruby is a color that is a representation of the color of the cut and polished ruby gemstone. The somewhat deeper color of the uncut, unpolished ruby crystal is called rubelite. The first recorded use of ruby as a color name in English was in 1572.

Definition of rubious in the English dictionary

The definition of rubious in the dictionary is of the colour ruby; dark red.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RUBIOUS

alias · amphibious · Aquarius · bathybius · Bierce · curious · dubious · Eusebius · genius · hilarious · indubious · miscellaneous · obvious · plumbeous · Polybius · previous · scabious · serious · triphibious · various

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RUBIOUS

rubiaceous · rubicelle · Rubicon · rubicund · rubicundity · rubidic · rubidium · rubidium-strontium dating · rubies · rubiginose · rubiginous · Rubik cube · Rubik´s cube · Rubinstein · ruble · Rublyov · ruboff · rubout · rubric · rubrical

WORDS THAT END LIKE RUBIOUS

ambitious · anxious · conscious · delicious · devil´s bit scabious · furious · glorious · infectious · luscious · luxurious · malicious · mysterious · notorious · precious · prestigious · pretentious · religious · spacious · suspicious · vicious

Synonyms and antonyms of rubious in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «rubious» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF RUBIOUS

Find out the translation of rubious to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of rubious from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rubious» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

rubious
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

rubious
570 millions of speakers
en

English

rubious
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

rubious
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

rubious
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

rubious
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

rubious
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

লাল রঙিন
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

rubious
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Rubious
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

rubious
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

rubious
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

rubious
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Rubious
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

màu hồng ngọc
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

செந்நிறம் உடைய
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

रुबीय
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

yakut rengi
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

rubious
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

rubious
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

rubious
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

rubious
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

rubious
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

robijn kleurig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rubious
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rubious
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rubious

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RUBIOUS»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of rubious
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «rubious».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rubious

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RUBIOUS»

Discover the use of rubious in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rubious and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Flin's Destiny: The Earth Time Continuum
His eyes stopped on the cross which read, Rubious Ray Cross. "But then, why did the tag on the skeleton read, Lead Belly Bill instead of Rubious Ray Cross? What does Rubious Ray Cross have to do with anything?" He looked back down at ...
Jon Erik Olsen, 2011
2
Shakespeare's Non-Standard English: A Dictionary of his ...
(TN 3.4.381, Fabian, 'as if it were his religion'), OED Religious a.3; robustious ' violent': robustious Pery-wig-pated Fellow, (Ham 3.2.9–10, Hamlet), OED Robustious a.2, *rubious 'ruby-red': Dianas lip Is not more smooth, and rubious: ( TN ...
Norman Blake, 2004
3
Poetry Manuscripts at Harvard
... moments few, she was undrest Of all her sapphires, greens, and amethyst, And rubious-argent: of all these bereft, Nothing but pain and ugliness were left. Still shone her crown; that vanish'd, also she Melted and disappear'd as suddenly; ...
John Keats, Jack Stillinger, Helen Vendler, 1990
4
Twelfth Night
The authoritative edition of Twelfth Night from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, is now available as an eBook.
William Shakespeare, Dr. Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine, 2011
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A Glossary: Or, Collection of Words, Phrases, Names, and ...
RUBIOUS, a. Red, resembling a ruby ; rubied is more common, though less elegant. Diana's lip Is not more smooth and rubious. Twelfth N., i, 4. This is so pleasing a word, that one is surprised not to find it exemplified in old, nor copied by later ...
Robert Nares, James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, Thomas Wright, 1859
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Shakspeare's Dramatic Works: With Explanatory Notes
Rubious. Diana's lip is not more smooth and rubious - Twelfth Night. Ruddock. The ruddock would with charitable bill bring thee all this Cymbelke. Ruddy drops. As dear to me as are the ruddy drops that visit my fad heart Julius Cxfar.
William Shakespeare, Samuel Ayscough, Fenton John Anthony Hort, 1790
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A glossary; or, Collection of words ... which have been ...
Gabr. Harvey Pierce's Superogat. To Rub on the gaule. To rub on a place that is galled and sore ; to touch a tender point : Enough, you rub'd the guiltie on the gaule ; Both sense and names do note them very neare. Mirr. Mag. 463. Rubious, a.
Robert Nares, 1822
8
Hotel Honolulu
"Rubious. Effulgent. And the languid lisp of the Pacific." I stared at him as though at a brave brother voyager from our old planet. He still wore his half-smile. I liked the neatness of his appearance and imagined him wearing a monocle. "There ...
Paul Theroux, 2002
9
The Traveling Adventures of the Robin and the Fox Around the ...
DUKE ORSINO 30 Dear lad, believe it; 31 For they shall yet belie thy happy years , 32 That say thou art a man: Diana's lip 33 Is not more smooth and rubious; thy small pipe 34 Is as the maiden's organ, shrill and sound, 35 And all is semblative  ...
Donald J. Richardson, 2013
10
Twelfth Night: Or, What You Will
Vlo. I think not so, my lord. DUKE. Dear lad, believe it; For they shall yet belie thy happy years, That say thou art a man: Diana's lip Is not more smooth and rubious; * thy small pipe Is as the maiden's organ, shrill and sound; And all is semblative' ...
William Shakespeare, Candace Ward, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RUBIOUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rubious is used in the context of the following news items.
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¿Tienes un bebé? ¿Tienes un gemelo idéntico? Tienes un vídeo viral
Los bebés y los gatos, siempre estrellas fulgurantes de Youtube (con permisos de El Rubious y El pollito pio). ¡Buen sábado! PD- Me iba apeteciendo escribir ... «20minutos.es, Jun 15»
2
50 sombras de Grey y Harry Potter vs Girl Online, el nuevo líder de …
Como sucede con 'youtubers' como El Rubious o Pewdiepie, solo aquellos que se muevan por los círculos del portal de vídeos sabrán de su existencia. «melty.es, Dec 14»
3
'Espejo Público' emite la huida de Esperanza Aguirre y 'El …
'Espejo Público' emite la huida de Esperanza Aguirre y 'El Intermedio' la bautiza como "Fast & Rubious". 5/09/2014 - 10:15 - Ecoteuve.es | 9 comentarios ... «elEconomista.es, Sep 14»
4
Africa's Aid Mess
During the 50 years since, I have listened to the rubious generalities of telescopic philanthropists; I have been one myself -- perhaps I still am. I remain in touch ... «Barron's, Feb 14»
5
'Authentic' Shakespeare? Not Really.
Is not more smooth and rubious; thy small pipe. Is as the maiden's organ, shrill and sound,. And all is semblative a woman's part." In spite of her disguise, Viola ... «Wall Street Journal, Jan 14»
6
Glemsford: Husband and wife team show business talent in the raw
... PR services from Voice Communications, design consultancy from Phelan Barker, website consultancy from Rubious, on-line marketing from Climbing Trees, ... «East Anglian Daily Times, Dec 13»
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Fashion Pakistan USA 2013
Shine in prominent pinks, dazzling gold's and rubious reds paired with large necklaces or giant pendants with simple clothing to create an original piece, which ... «DESIblitz, Sep 13»
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East Anglia: £30000 package up for grabs at this year's THE ONE …
Standing (L-R): James Phelan, Phelan Barker; Alex Holliman, Climbing Trees; Greg Goodson, Rubious; Richard Francis, LG Group; Seamus Clifford, Ellisons ... «East Anglian Daily Times, Sep 13»
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HopCat drafts tap-takeover 'world record'
The Gambler 6.00% Tobacco themed IPA aged in bourbon barrels w/ lapsong souchong and rubious tea leaves. The Magician 5.30% Dark Red London Ale. «Grand Rapids Business Journal, Aug 13»
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East Anglia: Care monitor firm Silent Partner is THE ONE for 2012
... consultancy from Voice Communications to the value of £5,000; design consultancy from Phelan Barker (£5,000); website consultancy from Rubious (£5,000); ... «East Anglian Daily Times, Nov 12»
REFERENCE
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