Purple Heart

A US military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces who have been wounded in action.

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purple heart

purpleheart

1. (Plants) any of several tropical American leguminous trees of the genus Peltogyne

2. (Forestry) the decorative purple heartwood of any of these trees

3. (Recreational Drugs) informal chiefly Brit a heart-shaped purple tablet consisting mainly of amphetamine

Purple Heart

(Military) a decoration awarded to members of the US Armed Forces for a wound incurred in action

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Pur′ple Heart′

a medal awarded U.S. service personnel for wounds received in action against an enemy.

[1930–35, Amer.]

pur•ple•heart

(ˈpɜr pəlˌhɑrt)

n.

the hard purplish wood of any of several South American trees belonging to the genus Peltogyne, of the legume family, used for making furniture.

[1790–1800]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	Purple Heart - a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action Order of the Purple Heart laurel wreath, medal, decoration, ribbon, medallion, palm - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
	2.	purple heart - a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative Luminal, phenobarbital, phenobarbitone, sodium thiopental barbiturate - organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal

Translations

purple heart

(esp Brit inf) → Amphetamintablette f

(US) Purple Heart → Purpurherz nt, → Verwundetenabzeichen nt

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

purple heart

n (fam) → pillola di amfetamina

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

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Cadbury's 'Purple Heart' campaign takes on cyber bullying

The Purple Heart is a combat decoration awarded to military personnel injured in war, according to the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Purple Heart recipients invited to Elgin luncheon

7, we take time on Purple Heart Day to recognize all those who have been killed or wounded in military service, for their sacrifices to the nation.

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"Those who hold the Purple Heart, the recognition of wounds taken in battle, will now receive priority consideration when it comes to claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs," said Secretary Wilkie.

VA Will Accelerate Disability Benefits Claims Processing for Purple Heart Medal Recipients

Purple Heart recipients are already treated on a priority basis at VA hospitals and are exempt from co-payments for their medical care.

VA To Accelerate Claims For Purple Heart Recipients

For more information about the Purple Heart Day Banquet or CCHR, please call (727) 442-8820 or email info@cchrflorida.org.

CCHR Honoring Veterans at Annual Purple Heart Day Banquet

America's Purple Heart gong is one of the most recognised and respected medals awarded to members of the US armed forces.

Big-hearted hero; Afghanistan veteran is given prestigious medal by paratrooper he meets in US bar

Those unable to attend the service can still place a purple heart on the memorial tree which can be collected at the Customer Service Centre at Renfrewshire House.

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"It is a privilege and an honor to be able to give back to Purple Heart veterans by providing their children with a beautiful, confidence-boosting smile."

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"At Purple Heart Homes, we are [offering renovations] to our veterans so they can Live with dignity and the independence they deserve.

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"This expansion is sure to affect thousands of veterans, specifically Purple Heart recipients, survivors and dependents, who have sacrificed so much for our country."

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