1. In heraldry, the color purple, represented in engravings by diagonal lines.
Usage: heraldry; archaic or specialized

1. Of or relating to the heraldic color purple.
Usage: heraldry; archaic or specialized

Examples

• The shield displayed a purpure field with a golden lion rampant.
• In heraldic blazon, purpure is one of the traditional tinctures.
• The coat of arms featured purpure as its dominant color.
• Heraldic artists use diagonal hatching to represent purpure in black-and-white drawings.