Any of a group of colors with a hue between that of violet and red, A cloth robe, dress, or mantle of this hue, formerly the distinguishing dress of emperors, kings, or princes_ as, to wear the purple, A cardinalate_ so called in allusion to the red or scarlet hat and robes worn officially by cardinals, adjective_ Imperial; regal; -- so called from the color having been an emblem of imperial authority, Royal or imperial; regal, Elaborate and ornate, transitive verb_ To make purple; to dye of purple or deep red color