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紫色 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lilac noun A shrub (genus Syringa) that produces clusters of fragrant white, pink, or purple flowers.
  • purple adj Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.
  • violet noun A small plant with fragrant purple or blue flowers, or the flower itself.

Senses

紫色 is used for these senses in English:

  • lilac Having a pale purple colour.
  • purple Of a purple hue.
  • violet Of a violet colour.

lilac — full definition

  1. noun A shrub (genus Syringa) that produces clusters of fragrant white, pink, or purple flowers.
  2. noun A pale purple color, named after the flower.
  3. adj Of a pale purple color.

purple — full definition

  1. adj Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.
  2. adj Overly elaborate or ornate in writing style.
  3. verb To turn or make something purple in color.

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