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Definition of
purplish adjective
from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
purplish
adjective
/ˈpɜːpəlɪʃ/
/ˈpɜːrpəlɪʃ/
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similar to purple in colour
purplish lips
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purplish
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Purple Heart
noun
purple patch
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purplish
adjective
purport
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purport
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