пу́рпур — meaning in English

English meaning

• crimson noun A deep, rich red colour with a hint of blue or purple in it.
• purple noun A colour between red and blue, like that of violets or ripe plums.

Senses

пу́рпур is used for these senses in English:

• Tyrian purple A deep purple colour, tinted with red, like that of the dye.
• crimson A deep, slightly bluish red.
• purple Cloth, or a garment, dyed a purple colour; especially, a purple robe, worn as an emblem of rank or authority; specifically, the purple robe or mantle worn by Ancient Roman emperors as the emblem of imperial dignity.

crimson — full definition

1. noun A deep, rich red colour with a hint of blue or purple in it.
2. verb To turn deep red, especially from embarrassment.

purple — full definition

1. noun A colour between red and blue, like that of violets or ripe plums.
2. adj Having the color between red and blue, like violet or lavender.
3. adj Overly elaborate or ornate in writing style.
4. verb To turn or make something purple in color.

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