What does "plum-colored" mean?

Of a dark bluish-red color, the color of some plums.

What is a synonym for "plum-colored"?

Common synonyms include: amethystine, lavender, livid, magenta, mauve, plum.

Plum-colored

adj

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Adjective

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Of a dark bluish-red color, the color of some plums. US
"On hind legs, with threatening yellow fangs and matted belly fur in her face, the bear swatted at her as if she were an insect. Gasping, nearly overcome from evading the swinging claws, she thrust the fork into the plum-colored mouth."

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amethystine lavender livid magenta mauve plum

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"On hind legs, with threatening yellow fangs and matted belly fur in her face, the bear swatted at her as if she were an insect. Gasping, nearly overcome from evading the swinging claws, she thrust the fork into the plum-colored mouth."

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