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
Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2024
Among other awards, USMC Lance Cpl. McCollum is a recipient of the Purple Heart and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
—Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 12 July 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
There is a road closure on Purple Heart Trail between exit 1A and I-35 South.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2024
Among other awards, USMC Lance Cpl. McCollum is a recipient of the Purple Heart and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
—Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 12 July 2024
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“Purpleheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpleheart. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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