PURPLEHEART


Meaning of PURPLEHEART in English

Pronunciation: ' p ə r-p ə l- ˌ härt

Function: noun

Date: 1796

: a strong durable purplish wood that is obtained from various leguminous trees (genus Peltogyne ) of Central and So. America also : a tree producing such wood

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