Meaning Of The Word Purple heart

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Purple Heart
countable noun: The Purple Heart is a medal that is given to members of the US Armed Forces who have been wounded during battle.

Purple Heart in American English
a U.S. military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces wounded or killed in action by or against an enemy: established in 1782 and re-established in 1932
noun: a medal awarded for wounds received in action against an enemy or as a direct result of an act of the enemy

purple heart in British English
noun: a decoration awarded to members of the US Armed Forces for a wound incurred in action
noun: any of several tropical American leguminous trees of the genus Peltogyne

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