# purpling

Pronunciation: say "PUR-pling" US /ˈpɝ.pl.ɪŋ/, UK /ˈpɜː.pl.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of purple. — present participle and gerund of purple
   - Simple: Present participle of purple. Use this form when something is turning purple right now.
   - _Storm clouds were purpling above the harbor before the rain came._
   - _Frost was purpling the edges of the cabbage leaves overnight._

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