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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRoyal-purple
/ˌrɔɪ.əl ˈpɜː.pəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A deep, rich shade of purple historically associated with sovereignty, royalty, and high status.
"The ceremonial robes of the monarch were dyed in a magnificent royal-purple."
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Having a deep and vibrant purple color reminiscent of traditional imperial dyes.
"She wore a stunning royal-purple velvet gown to the state banquet."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English words 'royal' (from Old French, ultimately Latin 'regalis') and 'purple' (from Old English 'purpul' and Latin 'purpura'), historically referencing the Tyrian purple dye extracted from sea snails that was reserved exclusively for royalty and high-ranking magistrates due to its immense cost and labor of production.
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pourpre impérial
Transliteration: /puʁpʁ ɛ̃.pe.ʁjal/
"Les rideaux du salon étaient d'un magnifique pourpre impérial."
Königspurpur
Transliteration: /ˈkøːnɪçsˌpʊɐ̯pʊʁ/
"Das Banner schimmerte in einem edlen Königspurpur."
porpora imperiale
Transliteration: /ˈpɔr.po.ra im.peˈrja.le/
"Il mantello del re era tinto di porpora imperiale."
púrpura real
Transliteration: /ˈpuɾ.pu.ɾa reˈal/
"La alfombra de la entrada era de un tono púrpura real."
púrpura real
Transliteration: /ˈpuɾ.pu.ɾa ʁeˈaw/
"A nobreza usava vestes de púrpura real nas festividades."
शाही बैंगनी
Transliteration: shahi baingani
"रानी ने शाही बैंगनी रंग की साड़ी पहनी थी।"
皇家紫
Transliteration: huángjiā zǐ
"这座宫殿的内饰采用了醒目的皇家紫。"
로열 퍼플
Transliteration: royeol peopeul
"그 여인은 로열 퍼플 드레스로 시선을 사로잡았다."
ロイヤルパープル
Transliteration: roiyaru pāpuru
"王室の紋章にはロイヤルパープルが使われている。"
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