Purpure

The heraldic term for purple. According to The Blazon of Gentrie it signifies the following:

1. Planets: Mercury
2. Precious Stones: amethyst, opal and hyacinth
3. Virtues: Temperance and Prudence
4. Celestial signs: Sagitarius and Pisces
5. Months: November and February
6. Days of the Week: Wednesday
7. Ages of Man: The age of grey hairs, called can栳enectus
8. Flowers: The violet
9. Elements: Water and Earth
10. Seasons of the Year: Winter
11. Complexions: Flegmatic, with some choler
12. Numbers: 7, 12
13. Metals: Tin

See colour.

The name (again) comes from the French word for purple.

See also: poryphyry