The Only Words That Rhyme With “Purple” Are “Hirple” and “Curple”

While “purple” is a common word that’s used fairly often, there are only two obscure words that rhyme with it—and you’re not likely to use either any time soon. First, there’s “hirple,” which means to limp awkwardly. Secondly, there’s “curple,” an old Scottish word for a leather strap that goes beneath the tail of a horse to secure its saddle. Try using that in a sentence.