purpurin en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A red anthraquinone dye, extracted from madder, that is used as a biological stain
- (countable, uncountable) A protein of the lipocalin family
- (countable, historical, uncountable) A brownish or deep red decorative glass used in ancient times
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| purpurins | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| purpurine | alternative | lexicographic |