n.
Pronunciation: ' va-l ə n- ˌ t ī n
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 : a sweetheart chosen or complimented on Valentine's Day
2 a : a gift or greeting sent or given especially to a sweetheart on Valentine's Day especially : a greeting card sent on this day b : something (as a movie or piece of writing) expressing uncritical praise or affection : TRIBUTE