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Tyrian
Tyr′i-an
,Adj.
[L.
Tyrius
, from Tyrus
Tyre, Gr. [GREEK].] 1.
Of or pertaining to Tyre or its people.
2.
Being of the color called Tyrian purple.
The bright-eyed perch with fins of
Tyrian
dye. Pope.
Tyr′i-an
,Noun.
[L.
Tyrius
.] A native of Tyre.
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Tyrian
Tyrian
English
Adjective
Tyrian (comparative more Tyrian, superlative most Tyrian)
- From or relating to Tyre.
- Of a purple colour characteristic of Tyre.
- 1747, Thomas Gray, Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat, Drowned in a Tub of Gold Fishes
- Still had she gazed; but 'midst the tide
- Two angel forms were seen to glide,
- The Genii of the stream;
- Their scaly armour's Tyrian hue
- Thro' richest purple to the view
- Betrayed a golden gleam.
- 1747, Thomas Gray, Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat, Drowned in a Tub of Gold Fishes
Derived terms
Translations
relating to Tyre
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Noun
Tyrian (plural Tyrians)
- Person from Tyre.
Translations
person from Tyre
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