Exhibiting or possessing the color called purple, much
esteemed for its richness and beauty; of a deep red, or red and blue
color; as, a purple robe.

Imperial; regal; – so called from the color having been an
emblem of imperial authority.

A cardinalate. See Cardinal.

A disease of wheat. Same as Earcockle.

Any shell of the genus Purpura.

Hence: Imperial sovereignty; royal rank, dignity, or favor;
loosely and colloquially, any exalted station; great wealth.

A color formed by, or resembling that formed by, a
combination of the primary colors red and blue.

s. mor, eflatun. He was wearing a purple hat. (Mor bir şapka takıyordu.)

Cloth dyed a purple color, or a garment of such color;
especially, a purple robe, worn as an emblem of rank or authority;
specifically, the purple rode or mantle worn by Roman emperors as the
emblem of imperial dignity; as, to put on the imperial purple.

See Purpura.