'Puri' definitions:

Definition of 'Puri'

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  • Puri \Pur"i\, n. (Chem.) See Euxanthin. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'puri'

From: GCIDE
  • Euxanthin \Eux*an"thin\, n. [Gr. e'y^ well + ? yellow.] (Chem.) A yellow pigment imported from India and China. It has a strong odor, and is said to be obtained from the urine of herbivorous animals when fed on the mango. It consists if a magnesium salt of euxanthic acid. Called also puri, purree, and Indian yellow. [1913 Webster]