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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
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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