nounπShareA colour/color that is a dark blend of red and blue; dark magenta."My favorite purple flower bloomed in the garden. "colorappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(colour theory) Any non-spectral colour on the line of purples on a colour chromaticity diagram or a colour wheel between violet and red."The artist mixed violet and red pigments to create a beautiful purple. "colorartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCloth, 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."to put on the imperial purple"materialroyalcolorhistorygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Imperial power, because the colour purple was worn by emperors and kings."The new school principal's confident demeanor suggested a purple of authority. "royalgovernmentpoliticshistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various species of mollusks from which Tyrian purple dye was obtained, especially the common dog whelk."The ancient Phoenicians prized the purple for its valuable dye. "animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe purple haze cultivar of cannabis in the kush family, either pure or mixed with others, or by extension any variety of smoked marijuana."My friend told me he tried the purple, a type of cannabis. "substanceplantmedicinetypeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePurpura."The doctor diagnosed a case of purpura on the child's legs. "medicinediseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEarcockle, a disease of wheat."The wheat crop suffered from purple, a fungal disease that reduced the yield. "diseaseplantagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the species of large butterflies, usually marked with purple or blue, of the genus Basilarchia (formerly Limenitis)."the banded purple"animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cardinalate."The school's new purple is a prestigious honor, earned by top students. "religionroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn purple in colour."The bruise on my arm began to purple as the hours passed. "colorappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dye purple."The artist carefully purpled the fabric swatches for her upcoming project. "colorartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clothe in purple."The queen purples her daughters in fine, royal gowns for the upcoming festival. "colorappearanceroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a colour/color that is a dark blend of red and blue."My grandmother's favorite flower is a beautiful purple violet. "colorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot predominantly red or blue, but having a mixture of Democrat and Republican support, as in purple state, purple city."The mayoral election in our city was considered a "purple" race, attracting support from both Democrats and Republicans. "politicsstategovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(in Netherlands and Belgium) Mixed between social democrats and liberals."The political party's platform is a purple mix of social and economic policies, appealing to voters who lean both left and center. "politicsgovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareImperial; regal."The school principal's purple robes signified his important position. "royalcolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBlood-red; bloody."The soldier's uniform was a purple, bloody mess after the battle. "colorappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of language) Extravagantly ornate, like purple prose."The teacher's lecture was filled with purple language, using flowery descriptions and elaborate metaphors to explain a simple concept. "languagestyleliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a sector, lap, etc.) Completed in the fastest time so far in a given session."The purple lap in the math competition was the fastest so far. "sportachievementtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA recreational drug based on cough syrup, popular in the hip-hop community in the southern United States."The kids at school were talking about "purple," a popular recreational drug in some parts of the South. "substancedrinkcultureentertainmentmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
