Tyrian
Americanadjective
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of or relating to ancient Tyre or its people.
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of the color of Tyrian purple.
noun
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a native or inhabitant of ancient Tyre
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short for Tyrian purple
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Tyrian
1505–15; < Latin Tyri ( us ) (< Greek Týrios, derivative of Týros Tyre ) + -an
Example Sentences
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Ancient Tyrian purple, named for the town of Tyre in what is now southern Lebanon, was also rose, bluish red or velvety black, she writes.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023
“Couples are asking a lot from their guests both socially and professionally right now,” said Maya Jain, the owner of Tyrian Purple, a consulting firm for weddings and events in Manhattan.
From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2022
As the centuries passed, the secret of turning murex into Tyrian dye was gradually lost until a few enthusiasts started trying to recreate the formula.
From Reuters • Feb. 8, 2022
One gram of natural Tyrian purple pigment, for instance, takes 120 pounds of sea snails to create, so paint companies make a mixed, artificial hue instead.
From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2021
Tyrian was exceedingly courteous; he offered his sister the choice portions of every dish, and made certain he ate only what she did.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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