I. ˈpərpyərə̇t, -ˌrāt adjective
Etymology: Latin purpuratus clothed in purple, from purpura purple + -atus -ate
obsolete : purple-colored ; also : royal
II. -ˌrāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin purpuratus, past participle of purpurare to purple, from purpura purple
archaic : to make purple : robe in purple
III. -_rə̇t, -ˌrāt noun
( -s )
Etymology: purpuric acid + -ate
: a salt or ester of purpuric acid