1. Tyrian purple - Noun
2. Tyrian purple - Adjective
a red-purple to deep purple dye obtained from snails or made synthetically
Source: WordNetAs in Tunisia these centres were trading hubs, and later offered support for resource development such as olive oil at Volubilis and Tyrian purple dye at Mogador. Source: Internet
Anne Varichon, Couleurs-pigments dans les mains des peuples, p. 135 Tyrian purple became the color of kings, nobles, priests and magistrates all around the Mediterranean. Source: Internet
Gospel manuscripts were written in gold lettering on parchment that was colored Tyrian purple. Source: Internet
Bishops and archbishops, of a lower status than cardinals, were assigned the color purple, but not the rich Tyrian purple. Source: Internet
In modern times, Tyrian purple has been recreated, at great expense. Source: Internet
Mark 15:17 and 20 The actual color of Tyrian purple seems to have varied from a reddish to a bluish purple. Source: Internet