purplette noun2 •A small specialty onion with burgundy skin.1/2 tbsp purplettes, green onions, or chives, minced — 2017 •(rare) A purple-haired person, especially a woman.I followed McGlade’s line of sight and saw another naked woman walk into the infirmary. Purple hair, in long pigtails. […] The purplette gave Tasty a deep kiss, then stroked my hair. — 2011 formspurplettes