the purple

Noun
  1. (in ancient Rome) position of imperial status (synset 114455697)
    "he was born to the purple"
    is a type of: nobility, noblesse - the state of being of noble birth
    same as: purple
  2. (Roman Catholic Church) official dress of a cardinal;
    So named after the Tyrial purple color of the robes (synset 103268195)
    referred to in: church of rome, roman catholic, roman catholic church, roman church, western church - the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
    is a type of: ecclesiastical attire, ecclesiastical robe - attire that is appropriate to wear in a church
    same as: purple

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