purpure
/ˈpɜrpjʊr/
noun
- The color purple, especially in heraldry (the design of coats of arms).
- The flag featured a band of purpure between two silver stripes.
- The knight's shield was emblazoned with a lion in purpure on a gold field.
- In heraldry, purpure represents royalty and dignity.
adjective
- Of the color purple, especially in heraldic descriptions.
- The coat of arms had a purpure background with three white stars.
- The designer chose a purpure hue for the royal crest.
- The banner was purpure, edged with gold thread.
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