Tyrian

[ tir-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to ancient Tyre or its people.
2. of the color of Tyrian purple.

Tyrian

/ ˈtɪrɪən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of ancient Tyre
2. short for Tyrian purple

adjective

1. of or relating to ancient Tyre

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tyrian¹

1505–15; < Latin Tyri ( us ) (< Greek Týrios, derivative of Týros Tyre ) + -an

Example Sentences

Not Tyrian Lannister short, but perhaps closer to his height than, say, Brienne of Tarth.

From The Daily Beast

The Greeks loved color, and their embroideries were in gold and blue and Tyrian purple.

From Project Gutenberg

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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