First Known Use: 15th century
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balas
noun bal·as \ˈba-ləs\
Definition of BALAS
: a ruby spinel of a pale rose-red or orange
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Origin of BALAS
Middle English, from Middle French balais, from Medieval Latin balagius, balascius, from Arabic balakhsh, from Balakhshān, ancient region of Afghanistan
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