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noun greek

porphўrītes

gen. porphўrītae · gender masculine · decl. 1st
= πορφυρίτης
a purple-colored precious stone in Egypt; porphyry
a purple-colored precious stone in Egypt, porphyry, Plin. 36, 7, 11, § 57; 36, 13, 19, § 88.
Perseus ID: n37107 Key: porphyrites