Purpura

pur′pū-ra, n. a genus of marine gasteropods: an eruption of small purple spots, caused by extravasation of blood in the skin—also called the Purples .— adj. Pur′purāte , of purple colour.— n. Pur′pure , purple.— adjs. Purpū′real , purple; Purpū′ric , relating to purpura. [L.,—Gr. porphyra .]