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adj
Of a deep vibrant reddish purple colour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Synonyms: regal purple
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A deep vibrant reddish purple colour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: regal purple
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noun
a shade of purple tinged with red
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: reddish purple
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: purple, purpleness
Narrower terms: Tyrian purple
History
Traditionally used for royal robes.
