Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of gamopetalous plants, including the madder, type of the order Rubiaceæ, belonging to the tribe Galieæ, distinguished from the closely related and well-known genus Galium, the bedstraw, by flowers with parts in fives instead of fours.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun type genus of the Rubiaceae; Old World herbs and subshrubs grown for their medicinal properties and for dye substances extracted from their roots
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Examples
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Now, as he drew out of Pacheco Pass and came down into the valley the idea of Rubia and her curse troubled him.
A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West Frank Norris 1886
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I have listening to 'Rubia' for more than three months now and I must say that although I thought 'Rain Dancer' was the album of the millennium and still do, 'Rubia' is very nearly its equal.
AvaxHome RSS: 2008
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My girlfriend knows I am a great fan of Armik and she ordered 'Rubia' for me as a present.
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I have written reviews about all Armik's albums including 'Rubia' but I think this particular tune called 'Mi Amor' deserves a review of its own.
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I insist that everyone who thinks he or she enjoys good music should go for 'Rubia' without any second thoughts.
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Personally, it reminds me of the sweetest person I know who gave this musical gift in the form of 'Rubia' to me.
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On this day, architect Rubia Shehabdo runs a training course to show the way to get the best out of employees.
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On this day, architect Rubia Shehabdo runs a training course to show the way to get the best out of employees.
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On this day, architect Rubia Shehabdo runs a training course to show the way to get the best out of employees.
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She continued to live in the campo of El Chispero until 2009, during which time she married (Papi), had a baby (John), and adopted several children (Chelo, Vitale, Rubia).
Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009
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