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purples

/ˈpɜːrplz/

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noun

A colour/color that is a dark blend of red and blue; dark magenta.

Examples :

"The artist mixed reds and blues until she achieved the deep, rich purples she wanted for the evening sky in her painting. "

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(colour theory) Any non-spectral colour on the line of purples on a colour chromaticity diagram or a colour wheel between violet and red.

Examples :

"The artist mixed red and blue paint to create several shades of purples for the sunset in her painting. "

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noun

Cloth, 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.

Examples :

"to put on the imperial purple"

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(by extension) Imperial power, because the colour purple was worn by emperors and kings.

Examples :

"After the revolution, the old symbols of the purples were burned, signifying the end of the emperor's reign. "

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Any of various species of mollusks from which Tyrian purple dye was obtained, especially the common dog whelk.

Examples :

"Archaeologists found many shells of purples near the ancient dye factory, suggesting the town's wealth came from making purple cloth. "

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The purple haze cultivar of cannabis in the kush family, either pure or mixed with others, or by extension any variety of smoked marijuana.

Examples :

"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. "

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noun

Examples :

"The doctor noticed purples on the elderly woman's arms, likely caused by fragile blood vessels. "

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Earcockle, a disease of wheat.

Examples :

"The farmer worried when he saw purples affecting a large section of his wheat field. "

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Any of the species of large butterflies, usually marked with purple or blue, of the genus Basilarchia (formerly Limenitis).

Examples :

"the banded purple"

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A cardinalate.

Examples :

"The Pope elevated the bishop to the purples, granting him the title of Cardinal. "

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verb

To turn purple in colour.

Examples :

"The baby's face purples when he holds his breath. "

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verb

Examples :

"She purples her old t-shirts to give them a fresh, new look. "

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To clothe in purple.

Examples :

"The stage crew purples the statue for the school play about royalty. "

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A recreational drug based on cough syrup, popular in the hip-hop community in the southern United States.

Examples :

"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. "

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