Purple
Word | PURPLE |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | pur ple |
Pronunciations | /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Purple"
What do we mean by purple?
Any of a group of colors with a hue between that of violet and red. noun
Cloth of a color between violet and red, formerly worn as a symbol of royalty or high office. noun
Imperial power; high rank. noun
The rank or office of a cardinal. noun
The rank or office of a bishop. noun
Of the color purple. adjective
Royal or imperial; regal. adjective
Elaborate and ornate. adjective
To make or become purple. transitive & intransitive verb
To tinge or stain with purple; impart a purplish hue to.
To become purple; assume a purplish hue.
A color formed by the mixture of blue and red, including the violet of the spectrum above wave-length 0.417 micron, which is nearly a violet-blue, and extending to but not including crimson. noun
Of the various colors called purple at any time, the Tyrian dye (which was properly a crimson) was anciently the most celebrated. This color was produced from an animal juice found in a shell-fish called murex or conchylium by the ancients. See Purpura, 2. noun
A cloth robe, dress, or mantle of this hue, formerly the distinguishing dress of emperors, kings, or princes: as, to wear the purple. noun
Hence Imperial or regal power; the office or dignity of an emperor or king. noun
A cardinalate: so called in allusion to the red or scarlet hat and robes worn officially by cardinals. noun
A gastropod yielding a purple fluid for dyeing, as a murex. Holland, tr. of Pliny. noun
A shell of the genus Purpura. noun
A purple fluid secreted by certain shell-fish, more fully called purple of Mollusca. noun
A colour/color that is a dark blend of red and blue; dark magenta.
(colour theory) Any non-spectral colour on the line of purples on a colour chromaticity diagram or a colour wheel between violet and red.
Cloth, or a garment, dyed a purple colour; especially, a purple robe, worn as an emblem of rank or authority; specifically, the purple robe or mantle worn by Ancient Roman emperors as the emblem of imperial dignity.
(by extension) Imperial power, because the colour purple was worn by emperors and kings.
Any of various species of mollusks from which Tyrian purple dye was obtained, especially the common dog whelk.
The purple haze cultivar of cannabis in the kush family, either pure or mixed with others, or by extension any variety of smoked marijuana.
Purpura.
Earcockle, a disease of wheat.
Any of the species of large butterflies, usually marked with purple or blue, of the genus Basilarchia (formerly Limenitis).
A cardinalate.
It has been claimed as the colour of love, trust and support by Kim Taehyung, a member of the legendary boygroup BTS. A.R.M.Y, their fandom often use the term as a synonym for love. Urban Dictionary
1. a strong feeling of love and affection. synonyms: love, affection, heart, warmth, fondness. Urban Dictionary
Extremely potent marijuana, specifically marijuana buds that have a purple hue to them. Also accompanied by a fragant, usually fruity smell and mad perma-grin. Urban Dictionary
The freaking color. Urban Dictionary
Purple colored marijuana (usually green with blotches of purple). marijuana is sometimes grown differently to have a purple hue, usually more potent and sometimes more expensive. very common in northern california (bay area) Urban Dictionary
The color of happiness Urban Dictionary
VERB - to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts - to reciprocally enhance in organic relationship - to harmoniously innovate - to beautify by unlocking dormant potential - to heal by integration Urban Dictionary
Slang for Promithezine Cough Syrup (codeine). Made popular in dirty south rap, primarily Houston. Induces trance-like state. Synonyms: Syrup, Oil, Sizzurp, Lean, Drank Urban Dictionary
Adj - Used to describe something that is seen as epic. As depicted from the video game World of Warcraft and epic items are purple. Urban Dictionary
Extremely potent marijuana. Usually stronger than other types of weed. Contains a very high percentage of THC and has purple leaves. Famous from The Bay's own rapper, Nump, for the song "I Got Grapes" Urban Dictionary
Synonyms and Antonyms for Purple
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