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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By the 14th century, the secrets of Tyrian purple were lost, according to the University of Chicago Library’s 2007 exhibition “The Origins of Color.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023
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
Dyes, such as indigo and Tyrian purple, were extracted from plant and animal matter.
From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019
Tyrian Ridges, Ituka’s coach with the 1 Up Warriors, has seen the same.
From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2017
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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