Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Purpure

//pəˈpjʊə// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective

1
In blazon, of the colour purple. not-comparable

Noun

1
A purple colour on a coat of arms, represented in engraving by diagonal parallel lines 45 degrees clockwise. uncountable
"Many authorities reject the authenticity of purpure as a tincture."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English purpure, from Old English purpure and Old French purpure (“purple”); both from Latin purpura. Doublet of purple and purpura.

Etymology 2

From Middle English purpure, from Old English purpure and Old French purpure (“purple”); both from Latin purpura. Doublet of purple and purpura.

See also for "purpure"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonyms See usage examples Check pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: purpure