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Purple Heart

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Pur·ple Heart  (pûrpl)
n.
A U.S. military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces who have been wounded in action.
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Purple Heart
purple heart
Noun
Informal, chiefly Brit a heart-shaped purple tablet consisting mainly of amphetamine
Purple Heart
Noun
a decoration awarded to members of the US Armed Forces wounded in action
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Noun1.Purple HeartPurple 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


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