purples

Meanings

• noun

  A color made by mixing red and blue pigments or light.

  - "The sun sets and the sky turns various shades of purple."
  - "Her favorite color is a deep, rich shade of purple."

• noun

  A royal color, often associated with power and luxury.

  - "The king wore a robe of deep purple to signify his power."
  - "The ancient Egyptians used purple dye made from the murex shell for royal clothing."

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Synonyms

Texas tea , lean , sizzurp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with purples
curves , perks , surves , verses

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Variants

List of all variants of purples that leads to same result
purple , purples , purpled , purpling , royal purple , royal purples , Tyrian purple , Tyrian purples , visual purple , visual purples

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Etymology

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The word 'purple' comes from the Latin word 'purpura,' which means 'purple color.' In ancient times, the color was derived from the juice of the murex shell, which was a costly and labor-intensive process.

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Trivia

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1. Purple is the color of the rainbow that is located between blue and red.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that the god Dionysus turned the grapes purple when he crushed them to make wine.

3. Purple ink was once used in China as a symbol of imperial power and was reserved for use by the emperor and his court.

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Related Concepts

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1. Violet: Violet is a color that is closely related to purple. It is located next to purple in the visible light spectrum and is often used interchangeably with purple.

2. Lavender: Lavender is a color that is often described as a pale shade of purple. It is named after the lavender flower, which is known for its pleasant scent and calming properties.

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Culture

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Purple has been used throughout history as a symbol of power, wealth, and luxury. It was a favorite color of ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, who used it for royal clothing and decorations. In Christianity, the color is associated with the sacrifice of Jesus and is used during Lent and on the Feast of the Cross.

How to Memorize "purples"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the color purple, try visualizing a ripe grape or a purple flower in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color purple with royalty or luxury to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Purple Princelings' to remember that purple is a color.

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