Tyrian purple

Speech parts

1. Tyrian purple - Noun

2. Tyrian purple - Adjective

Meaning

a red-purple to deep purple dye obtained from snails or made synthetically

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

cardinal crimson carmine burgundy mahogany chestnut red coral magenta fuchsia purple amaranth cerise lava Indian red
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Antonyms

white neutral pale achromatic

Hypernyms

dye dyestuff royal purple

Examples

As 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

Close letter words and terms

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