RUBICELLES

Noun

rubicelles

plural of rubicelle

Source: Wiktionary


RUBICELLE

Ru"bi*celle, n. Etym: [Cf. F. rubacelle, rubicelle, fr. L. rubeus red, reddish.] (Min.)

Definition: A variety of ruby of a yellowish red color, from Brazil.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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