Definition of purple

purplenoun

tía, có màu tía, màu tía

/ˈpəːpl/

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The word "purple" has a rich history. The term comes from the Latin word "purpura", which referred to the precious dye extracted from the secretion of the murex snail. In ancient times, the production of this dye was a time-consuming and costly process, making purple a highly valued and luxurious color. The Latin "purpura" is thought to be derived from the Phoenician or Greek words for "purple", which referred to the color of the dye. The English word "purple" has been in use since the 10th century, initially referring specifically to the color produced by the murex snail. Over time, the term has expanded to include a broader range of pinkish-red to reddish-purple hues. Today, purple is a widely used and cherished color in many cultures and contexts.

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having the colour of blue and red mixed together

có màu xanh và đỏ trộn lẫn với nhau

Example:
  • a purple flower/dress

    một bông hoa/váy màu tím

  • His face was purple with rage.

    Mặt anh ta tím tái vì giận dữ.

  • The effort was making her face turn purple.

    Nỗ lực đó đã khiến mặt cô tím tái.

  • It produces lovely dark purple berries around this time of year.

    Nó tạo ra những quả mọng màu tím đậm đáng yêu vào khoảng thời gian này trong năm.

writing or a piece of writing that is too grand in style

bài viết hoặc một bài viết có phong cách quá hoành tráng

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