porpre

Old French

Etymology

Ancient Greek πορφύρα (porphúra) via Latin purpura

Noun

porpre oblique singular, m (oblique plural porpres, nominative singular porpres, nominative plural porpre)

  1. a rich, expensive fabric

Descendants

  • French: pourpre
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