purpure

noun

pur·pure ˈpər-pyər

: the heraldic color purple

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Etymology

Middle English, from Old English, purple

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of purpure was in the 15th century

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“Purpure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpure. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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