"Purple Heart" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Purple Hearts [plural]
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  1. (chiefly US, military) A US military decoration awarded in the name of the President of the United States to those wounded or killed while serving on or after 5 April 1917. Wikipedia link: Purple Heart Tags: US Categories (topical): Awards, Military

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