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
Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Purple Heart veterans on their lifelong journey of healing and recovery, per the CAF.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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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
Newton is the commander of the DFW Mid-Cities Chapter 1513 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, a veterans service organization for combat wounded veterans.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Purple Heart veterans on their lifelong journey of healing and recovery, per the CAF.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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“Purpleheart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpleheart. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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