English Explanatory Dictionary

purpurite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A manganese phosphate mineral with a striking purple colour.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɝp(j)əˌraɪt/

Word forms

purpurite

Etymology

From Latin purpura (“purple”) + -ite.

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