noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The ring was set with a large ruby.

Definition:The hard, red gemstone, corundum, mined in and used as a precious stone. Any of the red gem varieties of the mineral corundum, including rubies, spinels, and some garnets.

From ruby

Example:Corundum is used for making emery paper and cutting tools.

Definition:A hard crystalline mineral consisting of aluminum oxide, widely used in the form of rubies and sapphires, and as an abrasive.

From corundum

Example:She presented him with a beautifully crafted piece of jewelry featuring a large ruby.

Definition:A precious or semiprecious stone cut and polished for adornment, often set in a piece of jewelry.

From gem