valentine
See also: Valentine
English
editEtymology
editFrom Saint Valentine's Day (“day of celebration of romantic love”).
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ˈvaləntaɪn/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - Hyphenation: val‧en‧tine
Noun
editvalentine (plural valentines)
- An expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given the object of one's affection, especially on February 14th.
- Such an extravagant valentine was unexpected.
- A person to whom a valentine is given or from whom it is received, especially on February 14th.
- Won't you be my valentine?
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editTranslations
editan expression of affection, especially romantic
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a person to whom you give, or from whom you receive, a valentine, on February 14th
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editItalian
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editvalentine f pl