purple in Greek
purple in Greek is πορφυρός, μοβ, βιολετής — purple means a colour between red and blue, like that of violets or ripe plums.
purple in Greek
πορφυρός
Pronounced: porfyros
μοβ
Pronounced: mov
βιολετής
Pronounced: violetis
πορφυρό
Pronounced: porfyro
πορφυρός
Pronounced: porfyros
πορφύρα
Pronounced: porfyra
Any of various species of mollusks from which Tyrian purple dye was obtained, especially the common dog whelk.
What does "purple" mean?
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noun A colour between red and blue, like that of violets or ripe plums.
"The painter mixed red and blue to make a deep purple."
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adj Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.
"She wore a purple dress to the gala."
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adj Overly elaborate or ornate in writing style.
"The reviewer criticized the novel's purple prose."
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verb To turn or make something purple in color.
"His face purpled with rage."
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purple in a sentence
- The painter mixed red and blue to make a deep purple.
- Purple is the colour of the flowers growing along the garden wall.
- She wore a purple dress to the gala.
- He bought a purple scarf to keep his neck warm in winter.
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What is "purple" in Greek?
"purple" in Greek is πορφυρός, μοβ, βιολετής. purple means: A colour between red and blue, like that of violets or ripe plums.
How do you pronounce πορφυρός?
"purple" in Greek is πορφυρός, pronounced "porfyros".
How do you use "purple" in a sentence?
Example: "The painter mixed red and blue to make a deep purple." In Greek, "purple" is πορφυρός, μοβ, βιολετής.
Are there other ways to say "purple" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 5 translations listed for "purple": πορφυρός, μοβ, βιολετής, πορφυρό, πορφύρα.
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