Where does “purpuric” come from?
purpuric (English) comes from Latin purpura, from Ancient Greek πορφύρα, from Ancient Greek πορφύρω, from Proto-Indo-European bʰrewh₁-, from Proto-Indo-European bʰer- — to bear, carry.
purpuric (English): Pertaining to or affected with purpura (skin discoloration from blood inside it)
Definitions
- Pertaining to or affected with purpura (skin discoloration from blood inside it)