The __ Sea Snail Is Purple, Lives in the Tropics

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Ancient Egypt, Group 195, Puzzle 5 (Shabaka Stone).

Question is: The __ Sea Snail Is Purple, Lives in the Tropics

and the answer is: VIOLET

Word Meaning:

VIOLET — A plant or flower of the genus Viola, especially the fragrant Viola odorata; (inexact) similar-looking plants and flowers.

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