| 释义 |
pur·pu·ra
\ˈpərpyərə\ noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, purple color — more at purple
1. -s : any of several hemorrhagic states characterized by extravasation of blood into the skin and mucous membranes resulting in patches of purplish discoloration — see purpura hemorrhagica
2. capitalized [New Latin, from Latin, purple fish — more at purple] : a genus of marine snails (family Muricidae) including some that yield a purple dye and formerly comprising many forms now usually placed in the genus Thais |