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Tyrian purple
(redirected from Imperial purple)

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Tyr·i·an purple  (tr-n)
n.
A reddish dyestuff obtained from the bodies of certain mollusks of the genus Murex and highly prized in ancient times.
[After Tyre.]
Tyrian purple
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Dyeing) a deep purple dye obtained from molluscs of the genus Murex and highly prized in antiquity
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Colours)
a.  a vivid purplish-red colour
b.  (as adjective) a Tyrian-purple robe Sometimes shortened to Tyrian
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Noun1.Tyrian purple - a red-purple to deep purple dye obtained from snails or made syntheticallyTyrian purple - a red-purple to deep purple dye obtained from snails or made synthetically
dye, dyestuff - a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
2.Tyrian purple - a vivid purplish-red colorTyrian purple - a vivid purplish-red color          
reddish purple, royal purple - a shade of purple tinged with red
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