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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The heart-wood of Copaifera Martii, var. pubiflora, and of C. bracteata of Guiana, or the trees themselves. Also called purple-wood.

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Examples

  • Those purple-heart bandaids cover the festered truth; republicans, like the Tories of old, are only patriotic when it suits their agenda.

    Think Progress » Sen. Bill Frist on Gay Marriage and Flag Burning, America’s Most Pressing Priorities 2006

  • When some Republican National Convention delegates wore purple-heart bandages,

    But They Support the Troops! 2008

  • The flag burning amendment, and purple-heart bandages; these guys are only “patriotic” when it suits their purposes.

    Think Progress » Sen. Bill Frist on Gay Marriage and Flag Burning, America’s Most Pressing Priorities 2006

  • If you want to talk about the medals – his campaign has gone on record to suggest that the injury resulted in the first purple-heart was “possibly” due to a self-inflicted wound.

    It's come to THIS? Steve 2004

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    Andrea Buchanan: New Beginnings With A Purple Heart 2009

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    Ray Kimball: Recognizing the Hidden Wounds of War 2008

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    Rob Polner: Giuliani and the Generals 2008

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    Andrea Buchanan: New Beginnings With A Purple Heart 2009

  • Colmes then got to announce that “House Republicans stunned their Democratic colleagues” with Friday’s House vote on Iraq, dutifully introduced a video clip of Republican Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-OH) calling double purple-heart recipient Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) and other Democrats “cowards,” and then sat out for Hannity’s entire excoriation of “Democratic Representative” Filner.

    Adam Green: No More Wimps Representing Democrats On FOX 2008

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    Ray Kimball: Recognizing the Hidden Wounds of War 2008

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