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Tyrian
[ tir-ee-uhn ]
adjective
- of or relating to ancient Tyre or its people.
- of the color of Tyrian purple.
Tyrian
/ ˈtɪrɪən /
adjective
- of or relating to ancient Tyre
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Example Sentences
Not Tyrian Lannister short, but perhaps closer to his height than, say, Brienne of Tarth.
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The Greeks loved color, and their embroideries were in gold and blue and Tyrian purple.
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One elderly Tyrian to work the crane; and his son, a well conducted youth of 14.
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The Jews of Sur are ship-owners and manufacturers of the celebrated Tyrian glass; the purple dye is also found in this vicinity.
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A haze of Tyrian hue purpled the hills that encircled the little town, and mellowed the glory of the sunshine.
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Tyrianthina takes its name from the Tyrian purple or wine-coloured tips of the petals—a singular development.
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