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tyrian purple

/ˈtɪriən ˈpɜːrpəl/

Traducción: Colorante rojizo-violáceo natural, históricamente extraído de caracoles marinos del género Bolinus, muy apreciado en las antiguas culturas fenicia y romana para teñir vestiduras reales y telas ceremoniales.

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  • esColorante rojizo-violáceo natural, históricamente extraído de caracoles marinos del género Bolinus, muy apreciado en las antiguas culturas fenicia y romana para teñir vestiduras reales y telas ceremoniales.

A natural reddish-purple dye historically extracted from sea snails of the genus Bolinus, highly prized in ancient Phoenician and Roman cultures for dyeing royal garments and ceremonial textiles.

  1. Historical DyeC1formal

    A deep purple-red dye historically produced from the mucus of certain sea snails, highly valued in ancient times.

    esPúrpura de Tiro

    • Tyrian purple was reserved for Roman emperors and high officials.
    • The process of making Tyrian purple was extremely labor-intensive.
    • Ancient textiles dyed with Tyrian purple are still vibrant today.
  2. ColorC1formal

    A deep, rich shade of purple with a reddish undertone, named after the ancient dye.

    espúrpura de Tiro

    • The sunset painted the sky a beautiful Tyrian purple.
    • She wore a gown of Tyrian purple to the gala.
    • The artist used Tyrian purple to add depth to the painting.