Purpura (disambiguation) explained

Purpura, purple in Latin, may refer to:

• Purpura, red or purple discolorations on the skin which do not blanch under pressure
• Purpura (gastropod), a genus of sea snails which can be used to produce a purple dye
• Purpura, an Anglo-Saxon textile term which may describe shot silk

People

• Anthony Purpura (born 1986), American rugby union player
• Lia Purpura, American poet, writer and educator
• Michael Purpura, American attorney
• Tim Purpura, General Manager of the Houston Astros Major League Baseball team

See also

• Purpurea (disambiguation)
• Purpureum (disambiguation)