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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πορφύρα (porphúra, “purple, purple dye”) + -gene.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌpɔɹfəˈɹɑd͡ʒəni/, /ˌpɔɹfəˈɹɑd͡ʒɪni/
Adjective
porphyrogene (not comparable)
- Born into the purple (royalty or the ruling class)
Noun
porphyrogene
- Synonym of porphyrogenite
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