Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

royal purple

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.21 in modern English

Syllables: roy-al pur-ple
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A deep vibrant reddish purple colour.

Countable; Uncountable

adj

Of a deep vibrant reddish purple colour.

Etymology

Traditionally used for royal robes.

Usage

Inflected Forms

royal purples (plural)

Phrases

born to the purple

Frequently Paired Words

born to the purple

Synonyms

regal purple reddish purple

Questions

What does royal purple mean?: A deep vibrant reddish purple colour.
Where does royal purple come from?: Traditionally used for royal robes.

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