"heartpiece" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: heartpieces [plural]
Etymology: Compare German Herzstück. Etymology templates: {{m+|de|Herzstück}} German Herzstück Head templates: {{en-noun}} heartpiece (plural heartpieces)
  1. (chiefly non-native speakers' English, also figurative) A centerpiece; a central part. Tags: also, figuratively Synonyms: heart piece
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