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Rubian vs Rubican - What's the difference?

rubian | rubican |

As a noun rubian

is (organic compound) one of several colour-producing glycosides found in madder root.

As an adjective rubican is

(of a horse) coloured mostly red, bay, or black, with flecks of white or grey especially on the flanks.

rubian

English

Noun

(-)
  • (organic compound) One of several colour-producing glycosides found in madder root.
    • (Webster 1913)

    rubican

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (of a horse) Coloured mostly red, bay, or black, with flecks of white or grey especially on the flanks.
    • (Smart)
    (Webster 1913)