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purple heart
/ˈpɜː.pəl hɑːrt/
Definition
1
A United States military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces who are wounded or killed while serving.
2
A trailing perennial plant (Tradescantia pallida) native to Mexico, prized for its striking purple foliage and stems.
3
Informally, the purple-colored heart emoji (💜), often used to express platonic love, support, or admiration.
Examples
After heroically battling the office printer jam, he awarded himself a well-deserved purple heart.
My purple heart plant thrives despite my black thumb—proof that some friendships are low-maintenance.
She spammed purple hearts in the group chat after his pun landed; tough love at its finest.
Surviving Monday meetings without coffee earned him a purple heart from his caffeine-deprived colleagues.