Definition of Valentine in English :

Define Valentine in English

Valentine meaning in English

Meaning of Valentine in English

Pronunciation of Valentine in English

Valentine pronunciation in English

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Valentine

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Noun

1. valentine

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

Example Sentences:
'will you be my valentine?'

2. valentine

a card sent or given (as to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Valentine

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noun
1. 
a card or gift expressing love or affection, sent, often anonymously, to one's sweetheart or satirically to a friend, on Saint Valentine's Day
2. 
a sweetheart selected for such a greeting
noun
Saint. 3rd century ad, Christian martyr, associated by historical accident with the custom of sending valentines; bishop of Terni. Feast day: Feb 14

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Valentine

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noun
a masculine name
Saint(3d cent. a.d.); Christian martyr of Rome: his day is Feb. 14
noun
1. 
a. 
a sweetheart chosen or greeted on Saint Valentine's Day
b. 
one's sweetheart
2. 
a. 
a greeting card or note sent to a real or pretended sweetheart on this day, and containing a message of sentimental love
b. 
a burlesque of this, often sent anonymously
3. 
a gift presented on Saint Valentine's Day

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Valentine

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Roman Christian who according to tradition was martyred during the persecution of Christians by Emperor Claudius II. Saint Valentine's Day was primarily celebrated in his honor, but was also inspired by another martyr named Valentine, who was bishop of Terni, a region in central Italy.
n.
1.
a. A sentimental or humorous greeting card sent to a sweetheart, friend, or family member, for example, on Saint Valentine's Day.
b. A gift sent as a token of love to one's sweetheart on Saint Valentine's Day.
2. A person singled out especially as one's sweetheart on Saint Valentine's Day.

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