Tyrian purple definition

Tyrian purple

Topics Tyrian purple Definition

WordNet

(1) A vivid purplish-red color

(2) A red-purple to deep purple dye obtained from snails or made synthetically

WiktionaryText

Tyrian purple

a deep purple dyestuff obtained from the bodies of mollusks of the genus Murex
a deep purple colour, tinted with red, like that of the dye.

Tyrian purple