purple in Latin
purple in Latin is purpureus, blatteus, ostrīnus — purple means a colour between red and blue, like that of violets or ripe plums.
purple in Latin
purpureus
blatteus
ostrīnus
purpura
ostrum
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 Latin?
"purple" in Latin is purpureus, blatteus, ostrīnus. purple means: A colour between red and blue, like that of violets or ripe plums.
How do you use "purple" in a sentence?
Example: "The painter mixed red and blue to make a deep purple." In Latin, "purple" is purpureus, blatteus, ostrīnus.
Are there other ways to say "purple" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "purple": purpureus, blatteus, ostrīnus, purpura, ostrum.
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