Etymology · Ancient Greek
πορφύρα
4 English words descend from Ancient Greek πορφύρα, most common first.
- purpleA colour between red and blue; violet, though often closer to magenta.
- haematoporphyrinhaematoin
- porphyrogeneBorn into the purple (royalty or the ruling class)
- purpuricPertaining to or affected with purpura (skin discoloration from blood inside it).