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purpure

Pronunciation: /ˈpəːpjʊə/

Definition of purpure

noun

[mass noun]
  • purple, as a heraldic tincture.

Origin:

Old English (in the sense 'purple garment'), from Latin purpura (see purpura), reinforced by Old French purpre and influenced by words ending in -ure

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