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Meaning of PURPLE HEART

Pronunciation:  'purpul hârt

 
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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative
  2. [n]  a US military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action
 
 Synonyms: Luminal, Order of the Purple Heart, phenobarbital, phenobarbitone, sodium thiopental
 
 See Also: barbiturate, decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon

 

 

 

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