1. Plural of purpure; in heraldry, a tincture (color) represented by a purple or violet hue, typically depicted as a pattern of horizontal and vertical lines.
Usage: heraldry; formal/technical

Examples

• The coat of arms featured purpures as one of its primary tinctures.
• In heraldic tradition, purpures are less commonly used than gules or azure.
• The shield displayed a field of purpures with a golden lion rampant.
• Heraldic artists must learn to render purpures with the proper crosshatching technique.