purppurakotilo — meaning in English

English meaning

• purple adj Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.

Senses

purppurakotilo is used for these senses in English:

• dog whelk A carnivorous European mollusc, Nucella lapillus, found on rocky coasts.
• purple Any of various species of mollusks from which Tyrian purple dye was obtained, especially the common dog whelk.

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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