As a Noun: 1. A reddish-blue colour. English = purple. 2. A bluish-purple colour; or a pale purple colour. English = violet; mauve. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be or have a reddish-blue colour. English = (be) purple. 2. To be or have a bluish-purple colour; or to be or have a pale purple colour. English = (be) violet; (be) mauve.