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valentine
noun val·en·tine \ˈva-lən-ˌtīn\
: a card or gift that you give usually to someone you love on Valentine's Day
: a person you give a valentine to
Full Definition of VALENTINE
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
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First Known Use of VALENTINE
15th century
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VALENTINE Defined for Kids
valentine
noun val·en·tine \ˈva-lən-ˌtīn\
Definition of VALENTINE for Kids
1
: a greeting card or gift sent or given on Valentine's Day
2
: a sweetheart given something as a sign of affection on Valentine's Day
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