noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Tyrian purple; royal purple
A historical purple dye made from sea snails, associated with royalty and high status. Used as a color name in artistic, historical, or descriptive contexts.
In ancient Rome, Tyrian purple was considered the color of the emperor.
She appeared at the party wearing a royal purple dress.
Compound of 貝 (kai, 'shellfish') + 紫 (murasaki, 'purple') + 色 (iro, 'color'), referring to the purple dye extracted from certain sea snails.