nounπShareA colour/color that is a dark blend of red and blue; dark magenta."The artist mixed reds and blues until she achieved the deep, rich purples she wanted for the evening sky in her painting. "colorChat 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 red and blue paint to create several shades of purples for the sunset in her painting. "colorartChat 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"royalpoliticshistorygovernmentculturematerialcolorappearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Imperial power, because the colour purple was worn by emperors and kings."After the revolution, the old symbols of the purples were burned, signifying the end of the emperor's reign. "royalpoliticsgovernmenthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various species of mollusks from which Tyrian purple dye was obtained, especially the common dog whelk."Archaeologists found many shells of purples near the ancient dye factory, suggesting the town's wealth came from making purple cloth. "animalbiologyoceancolorChat 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 older brother warned me to stay away from the purples he was smoking, saying it was much stronger than what I was used to. "substanceplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePurpura."The doctor noticed purples on the elderly woman's arms, likely caused by fragile blood vessels. "medicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEarcockle, a disease of wheat."The farmer worried when he saw purples affecting a large section of his wheat field. "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"animalinsectnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cardinalate."The Pope elevated the bishop to the purples, granting him the title of Cardinal. "religionroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn purple in colour."The baby's face purples when he holds his breath. "colorappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dye purple."She purples her old t-shirts to give them a fresh, new look. "colormaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clothe in purple."The stage crew purples the statue for the school play about royalty. "colorappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA recreational drug based on cough syrup, popular in the hip-hop community in the southern United States."Due to the serious health risks, it's important to be aware that "purples," a dangerous mix of cough syrup and soda, is sometimes discussed in music and can be harmful. "substanceculturemedicinedrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
