Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun tyrian_purple

2 senses of tyrian purple

Sense 1
Tyrian purple -- (a red-purple to deep purple dye obtained from snails or made synthetically)
       => dye, dyestuff -- (a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair)

Sense 2
Tyrian purple -- (a vivid purplish-red color)
       => reddish purple, royal purple -- (a shade of purple tinged with red)