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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adjective

  1. of or relating to ancient Tyre
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Tyrian1

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

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

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

One elderly Tyrian to work the crane; and his son, a well conducted youth of 14.

The Jews of Sur are ship-owners and manufacturers of the celebrated Tyrian glass; the purple dye is also found in this vicinity.

A haze of Tyrian hue purpled the hills that encircled the little town, and mellowed the glory of the sunshine.

Tyrianthina takes its name from the Tyrian purple or wine-coloured tips of the petals—a singular development.

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