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tyrian purple

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tyrian purple has 2 senses
  1. Tyrian purple - a red-purple to deep purple dye obtained from snails or made synthetically
    --1 is a kind of
    dye, dyestuff
  2. Tyrian purple - a vivid purplish-red color
    --2 is a kind of
    reddish purple, royal purple

Definitions from the Web

Tyrian Purple

Description:

Tyrian Purple is a vibrant and luxurious purple dye that was highly valued in antiquity. It was made from sea snails found in the Mediterranean Sea, specifically the Murex brandaris and Murex trunculus species. This dye was historically used to color fabrics and was associated with royalty, as it was expensive and time-consuming to produce.

Sample sentences:

  1. The royal garments were adorned with intricate patterns and richly dyed with Tyrian Purple.
  2. She wore a beautiful silk scarf with deep Tyrian Purple hues.
  3. Artisans would spend countless hours extracting the purple pigment from the mollusks to create Tyrian Purple dye.
  4. During ancient times, only the wealthiest individuals could afford clothing dyed with Tyrian Purple.
  5. Modern researchers are fascinated by the ancient techniques used to produce Tyrian Purple.

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