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purple of Cassius

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

historical, uncountable

Equivalents

Italianocassio

Examples

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

CEFR level

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

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

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