imperial purple
noun
Definition of imperial purple
1 : a grayish violet
2 of textiles : a deep purple that is redder and duller than hyacinth violet or petunia violet and redder and less strong than dahlia purple (see dahlia purple 2)
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First Known Use of imperial purple
1750
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