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- [pur-puh l-hahrt]
- /ˈpɜr pəlˌhɑrt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pur-puh l-hahrt]
- /ˈpɜr pəlˌhɑrt/
Definition of purpleheart word
- noun purpleheart the hard, purplish wood of any of several South American trees belonging to the genus Peltogyne, of the legume family, used for making furniture. 1
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Origin of purpleheart
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; purple + heart
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Parts of speech for Purpleheart
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pronoun
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conjunction
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purpleheart popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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