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Definition of rubythroat

rubythroat

/ˈruːbiˌθroʊt/
ru · by · throat
Plural:rubythroats
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rubythroat Lexical Profile

rubythroat Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small species of hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) native to eastern North America, the adult male of which is distinguished by a highly iridescent ruby-red throat patch.

Example

"We sat on the porch and watched a tiny rubythroat hover gracefully around the nectar feeder before darting back into the trees."

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• Nearby Words

ruby falls
ruby shark
ruby-throated hummingbird
rubythroat
rucksack
rudbeckia
rudd

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'ruby' and 'throat', directly referring to the brilliant, iridescent red gorget (throat patch) characteristic of the adult male Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rubythroat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rubythroat
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