purple — having a color that is a mixture of red and blue
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a color that is a mixture of red and blue
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrpl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's purple hair looked fabulous after her salon visit.
- The sunset painted the sky in shades of purple and pink.
- He turned purple with embarrassment when he forgot his speech.
purple
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpɜːrpl/]
having a color that is a mixture of red and blue
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Purple derives from Ancient Greek 'porphura', which referred to a purple dye extracted from murex sea snails. This expensive dye was accessible only to royalty, establishing purple as a symbol of nobility and imperial authority throughout history.
Breakdown
Ancient Greek porphura (purple dye) → Latin purpura → Old French pourpre → Middle English purpul → Modern English purple, with the color remaining consistently associated with dye derived from marine sources.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's purple hair looked fabulous after her salon visit.”
“The sunset painted the sky in shades of purple and pink.”
“He turned purple with embarrassment when he forgot his speech.”
“The purple grapes were perfectly ripe and sweet.”
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