pur·ple·heart
ˈpər-pəl-ˌhärt 
: a strong durable purplish wood that is obtained from various leguminous trees (genus Peltogyne) of Central and South America
also
: a tree producing such wood
: a U.S. military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces wounded or killed in action
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Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 4 Mar. 2020
Neil Sperry Mixed perennials were chosen for seasons of color (purpleheart, yarrow, cannas and others).
—Neil Sperry, star-telegram, 1 May 2017
arkansasonline.com, 14 Sep. 2024
During the ceremony, Sheriff Peyton Grinnell recounted Link’s actions the day of the shooting and posthumously awarded him the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Some of my favorite get-loud strikers include purpleheart, hickory, and birch.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 4 Mar. 2020
Neil Sperry Mixed perennials were chosen for seasons of color (purpleheart, yarrow, cannas and others).
—Neil Sperry, star-telegram, 1 May 2017
Noun
In 2000, the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation donated a carillon as part of its living memorial program.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 Sep. 2024
During the ceremony, Sheriff Peyton Grinnell recounted Link’s actions the day of the shooting and posthumously awarded him the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Purpleheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpleheart. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
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