HyperDic: the_purple

English > 2 senses of the expression the purple:
NOUNstatethe purple, purpleof imperial status
artifactthe purple, purple(Roman Catholic Church) official dress of a cardinal
English > the purple: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningOf imperial status.
Synonympurple
Broadernobility, noblesseThe state of being of noble birth
Spanishsangre azul
English > the purple: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning(Roman Catholic Church) official dress of a cardinal; so named after the Tyrial purple color of the robes.
Synonympurple
CategoryRoman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman ChurchThe Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
Broaderecclesiastical attire, ecclesiastical robeattire that is appropriate to wear in a church

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