- porphyrogenite
- por·phy·rog·e·nite
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porphyrogenite
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porphyrogenite — … Useful english dictionary
porphyrogene — ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌjēn, ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ noun ( s) Etymology: by shortening & alteration : porphyrogenite … Useful english dictionary
purple chamber — noun : a royal accouchement chamber see porphyrogenite … Useful english dictionary
porphyrogenitus — noun see porphyrogenite … Useful english dictionary
porphyrogenitism — / ō jenˈit izm/ noun The Byzantine principle of the first son born after his father s accession succeeding to the throne • • • Main Entry: ↑porphyrogenite … Useful english dictionary
porphyrogeniture — porphyrogenˈiture noun • • • Main Entry: ↑porphyrogenite … Useful english dictionary
born in the purple — 1. Born in the purple chamber of the Byzantine empresses (historical; see ↑porphyrogenite) 2. Hence, of exalted birth • • • Main Entry: ↑purple * * * born in (or to) the purple born into a reigning family or privileged class … Useful english dictionary
