English Explanatory Dictionary

purpurous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Purple.
  2. Of or relating to purpura: Synonym of purpuric.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɜː(ɹ)pəɹəs/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ)pjʊəɹəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-purpurous.wav

Word forms

purpurous more purpurous most purpurous

Etymology

From Latin purpura + -ous.

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