Definitions

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  • proper noun A female given name.
  • proper noun A dynamic, reflective, general-purpose object-oriented programming language developed in the 1990s.
  • noun Cockney rhyming slang A curry, short for Ruby Murray.

Etymologies

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From the precious stone.

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Examples

  • In Berlusconi's most sensational trial, the 75-year-old is accused of paying for sex with a Moroccan teen - known by her nickname Ruby Rubacuore, "Ruby the Heartstealer" - and using his influence to cover it up.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • In Berlusconi's most sensational trial, the 75-year-old is accused of paying for sex with a Moroccan teen - known by her nickname Ruby Rubacuore, "Ruby the Heartstealer" - and using his influence to cover it up.

    Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2011

  • Prosecutors allege Mr Berlusconi paid a 17-year-old Moroccan girl known by her nickname Ruby for sex at his villa, then personally called police to have her released from custody when she was picked up for theft out of concern that she would reveal their relationship.

    WalesOnline - Home 2011

  • In Mr. Berlusconi's most sensational trial, the 75-year-old is accused of paying for sex with a Moroccan teen - known by her nickname Ruby Rubacuore, "Ruby the Heartstealer" - and using his influence to cover it up.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed VICTOR L. SIMPSON 2011

  • In Berlusconi's most sensational trial, the 75-year-old is accused of paying for sex with a Moroccan teen - known by her nickname Ruby Rubacuore, "Ruby the Heartstealer" - and using his influence to cover it up.

    Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2011

  • In Berlusconi's most sensational trial, the 75-year-old is accused of paying for sex with a Moroccan teen - known by her nickname Ruby Rubacuore, "Ruby the Heartstealer" - and using his influence to cover it up.

    Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2011

  • Prosecutors allege Mr. Berlusconi compensated Karima El Mahroug, a Moroccan dancer who goes by the nickname "Ruby," for sexual favors when she was 17 years old.

    New Twist In Italian Trial of Berlusconi Giada Zampano 2011

  • The most sensational trial against Berlusconi, set to begin on April 6 in Milan, sees the premier defending himself from charges he improperly used his government office to try to cover up an alleged paid sexual encounter at his private villa near Milan with a then 17-year-old nightclub dancer who goes by the nickname Ruby.

    Lawyer: Berlusconi aims to defend himself in court 2011

  • Mr. Drimal, who went by the nickname "Ruby," and Mr. Cardillo have pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the case.

    Ex-Galleon Trader Says He Was Told Zvi Goffer Was Source of Secret Tips Chad Bray 2011

  • The Moroccan teen, Karima el-Mahroug, known by her nickname Ruby, turned 18 in November, but was a minor at the time of the alleged encounters.

    The Seattle Times 2011

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