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pur·ple / ˈpərpəl/ • n. a color intermediate between red and blue: the painting was mostly in shades of blue and purple. ∎  purple clothing or material. ∎  (also Tyrian purple) a crimson dye obtained from some mollusks, formerly used for fabric worn by an emperor or senior magistrate in ancient Rome or Byzantium. ∎  (the purple) (in ancient Rome or Byzantium) clothing of this color. ∎  (the purple) (in ancient Rome) a position of rank, authority, or privilege: he was too young to assume the purple. ∎  (the purple) the scarlet official dress of a cardinal. • adj. of a color intermediate between red and blue: a faded purple T-shirt. • v. become or make purple in color: [intr.] Ed's cheeks purpled. | [tr.] the neon was purpling the horizon above the highway. PHRASES: born in (or to) the purple born into a reigning family or privileged class.DERIVATIVES: pur·ple·ness n. pur·plish / ˈpərp(ə)lish/ adj. pur·ply / ˈpərp(ə)lē/ adj.


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