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Meaning of purple of Cassius | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A pigment formed from gold and tin salts, used in glassmaking.

historical, uncountable

Equivalents

Italiano cassio

Examples

“Purple of Cassius was used not just by glassmakers but by porcelain manufacturers to make a fine red glaze.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

purple passion purple patch purple pill purple pitcher plant purple plague purple prose