robijn

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch robijn, rubijn, from Medieval Latin rubīnus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /roːˈbɛi̯n/
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  • Hyphenation: ro‧bijn
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯n

Noun

robijn n (uncountable)

  1. ruby (substance)

Noun

robijn m (plural robijnen, diminutive robijntje n)

  1. ruby (gem)

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  • Afrikaans: robyn