purpuraceous en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin purpura (“purple”) + -aceous. Equivalent to purpure + -aceous.
Meanings
- (rare) Purple-coloured.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more purpuraceous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most purpuraceous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |