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A deep purple dyestuff obtained from the bodies of mollusks of the genus Murex (now moved to the genus Haustellum). / A deep purple colour, tinted with red, like that of the dye.

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Tyrian purple

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Tyrian purple

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A deep purple dyestuff obtained from the bodies of mollusks of the genus Murex (now moved to the genus Haustellum). / A deep purple colour, tinted with red, like that of the dye.

Japanese Meaning

貝類（Murex属・現Haustellum属）の体から得られる赤みを帯びた濃い紫色の染料 / 染料に由来する、赤みを帯びた濃い紫色