Translation
purple, violet
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Word origin
A diminutive of Old French viole ('violet flower'), from Latin viola. English 'violet' was borrowed from the French word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- viola
- English cognates
- violet, viola
Grammar
Examples
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She is wearing a purple jumper.
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The sky is purple just before nightfall.
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The purple walls are too dark.
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He bought a purple fabric.
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This purple is too pale for the bedroom.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 3: violet, juillet, conte and 7 more words.