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purple heart

/ˈpɜːrpəl hɑːrt/

Tradução: Condecoração militar dos Estados Unidos concedida a militares feridos ou mortos em combate. É uma medalha em forma de coração roxa com borda dourada e o perfil de George Washington.

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/ˈpɜːrpəl hɑːrt/B2formalamerican
  • ptCondecoração militar dos Estados Unidos concedida a militares feridos ou mortos em combate. É uma medalha em forma de coração roxa com borda dourada e o perfil de George Washington.

A United States military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces who are wounded or killed in action. It is a purple-colored heart-shaped medal with a gold border and a profile of George Washington.

  1. B2formalamerican

    A United States military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces who are wounded or killed in action.

    ptCoração Púrpura

    • He received the Purple Heart for his bravery in combat.
    • The soldier was awarded a Purple Heart after being injured.
    • Many veterans proudly display their Purple Heart medals.
  2. Slang for a type of drugC1slang

    A slang term for a type of amphetamine pill, often colored purple.

    ptCoração Roxo

    • He was arrested for possession of purple hearts.
    • The club was known for dealing purple hearts.
    • Purple hearts were popular in the 1960s counterculture.