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purple in Greek

purple in Greek is πορφυρός, μοβ, βιολετής — purple means having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.

purple in Greek

πορφυρός
adj
Pronounced: porfyros
μοβ
adj
Pronounced: mov
βιολετής
adj
Pronounced: violetis
πορφυρό
noun
Pronounced: porfyro
πορφυρός
noun
Pronounced: porfyros
πορφύρα
noun
Pronounced: porfyra
Any of various species of mollusks from which Tyrian purple dye was obtained, especially the common dog whelk.

What does "purple" mean?

  1. adj Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.
    "She wore a purple dress to the gala."
  2. adj Overly elaborate or ornate in writing style.
    "The reviewer criticized the novel's purple prose."
  3. verb To turn or make something purple in color.
    "His face purpled with rage."
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purple in a sentence

  • She wore a purple dress to the gala.
  • The reviewer criticized the novel's purple prose.
  • His face purpled with rage.

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What is "purple" in Greek?

"purple" in Greek is πορφυρός, μοβ, βιολετής. purple means: Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.

How do you pronounce πορφυρός?

"purple" in Greek is πορφυρός, pronounced "porfyros".

How do you use "purple" in a sentence?

Example: "She wore a purple dress to the gala." 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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