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Meaning of purple
A rich, vibrant color between red and blue
Etymology of purple
The word "purple" comes from Old English "purpul", from Old French "porpre", from Latin "purpura", from Greek "πορφύρα" (porphura), referring to the purple dye extracted from the secretions of the murex snail
Historically, the word "purple" was associated with royalty and nobility due to the high cost and rarity of the dye
Synonyms
violet
lavender
lilac
magenta
plum
burgundy
mulberry
amethyst
wine
crimson
scarlet
fuchsia
garnet
ruby
crimson
cerise
claret
pomegranate
mauve
rose
blush
coral
salmon
pink
blush
peach
magenta
cerise
garnet
claret
pomegranate
vermilion
carmine
cardinal
ruby
emerald
sapphire
amaranth
orchid
heliotrope
perse
porphyry
wine
mulberry
Definitions
- A color intermediate between red and blue, a rich, vibrant color
- Of the color purple, having a deep, rich, reddish-blue color
- Relating to or denoting a purple color or dye
- In heraldry, a royal or imperial color
Usage Examples
- The queen wore a stunning purple gown to the royal ball
- The sunset over the ocean was a deep, rich purple
- The artist mixed red and blue paint to create a beautiful purple hue
- The purple flowers bloomed in the garden, attracting bees and butterflies