balas

noun

bal·​as ˈba-ləs 

: a ruby spinel of a pale rose-red or orange

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French balais, from Medieval Latin balagius, balascius, from Arabic balakhsh, from Balakhshān, ancient region of Afghanistan

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for balas

• allis
• callous
• callus
• chalice
• gallus
• malice
• malus
• palace
• pallas
• phallus
• talis
• talus