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pur·pu·rate I. \ˈpərpyərə̇t, -ˌrāt\ adjective Etymology: Latin purpuratus clothed in purple, from purpura purple + -atus -ate obsolete : purple-colored; also : royal II. \-ˌrāt\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin purpuratus, past participle of purpurare to purple, from purpura purple archaic : to make purple : robe in purple III. \-_rə̇t, -ˌrāt\ noun (-s) Etymology: purpuric acid + -ate : a salt or ester of purpuric acid |