Purple Heart (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Order Of The Purple Heart

Hypernyms

• Medal
• Decoration
• Palm
• Medallion
• Ribbon

Meaning ²

A long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Sodium Thiopental
• Phenobarbitone
• Luminal
• Phenobarbital

Hypernyms

• Barbiturate