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purple
01
having the color of most ripe eggplants
Examples
I carefully peeled the purple eggplant to cook it for dinner.
02
referring to writing or speech that is excessively elaborate or ornate, often overly embellished
Examples
The novel was criticized for its purple prose, with overly elaborate descriptions.
Purple
01
a color resulting from mixing red and blue, often associated with richness, royalty, and creativity
Examples
The walls of the room were painted a deep shade of purple, creating a cozy ambiance.
02
a high-ranking position, often linked to royalty, nobility, or authority
Examples
Only those of purple could sit at the king ’s table.
03
a garment or fabric dyed in shades of purple, often associated with royalty or luxury
Examples
She wore a stunning purple to the gala, catching everyone's attention.
3.1
the traditional ceremonial robes worn by a cardinal, named for their rich, deep purple hue resembling Tyrian purple
Examples
The cardinal 's purple stood out among the sea of black and white robes.
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