ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Purpure

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pəˈpjʊə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Purpure is a noun meaning (heraldry) A purple colour on a coat of arms, represented in engraving by diagonal parallel lines 45 degrees clockwise.

Meaning

(heraldry) A purple colour on a coat of arms, represented in engraving by diagonal parallel lines 45 degrees clockwise.

More Meanings

  1. (heraldry) In blazon, of the colour purple.

Example Sentences

Many authorities reject the authenticity of purpure as a tincture.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include rampant, purfling, pall, peuce, powder, pulville.

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