valentine card

  • 21valentine — UK [ˈvæləntaɪn] / US [ˈvælənˌtaɪn] noun [countable] Word forms valentine : singular valentine plural valentines 1) a card or present that you give to someone on Valentine s Day 2) the person who you give a valentine to …

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  • 22valentine — noun a) An expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given to a person the object of affection, especially on February 14th. Such an extravagant valentine was unexpected. b) A… …

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  • 23valentine — /ˈvæləntaɪn / (say valuhntuyn) noun 1. an amatory or sentimental (sometimes satirical or comic) card or the like, or some token or gift, sent by one person to another on St Valentine s Day. 2. a sweetheart chosen on St Valentine s Day, 14… …

  • 24valentine — noun a card sent, often anonymously, on St Valentine s Day (14 February) to a person one loves or is attracted to. ↘a person to whom one sends such a card. Origin ME: from OFr. Valentin, from L. Valentinus, the name of two saints …

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  • 25valentine — noun Date: 15th century 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… …

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  • 26valentine — val|en|tine [ vælən,taın ] noun count 1. ) a card or present that you give to someone on Valentine s Day 2. ) the person you give a valentine to …

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  • 27valentine — [ˈvælənˌtaɪn] noun [C] 1) a card or present that you give to someone on Valentine s Day 2) someone who you give a valentine to …

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  • 28valentine — val•en•tine [[t]ˈvæl ənˌtaɪn[/t]] n. 1) a card or message, usu. amatory or sentimental, or a gift sent by one person to another on Valentine s Day, sometimes anonymously 2) a sweetheart chosen or greeted on this day 3) a written or other artistic …

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  • 29Valentine — n. 1 a card or gift sent, often anonymously, as a mark of love or affection on St Valentine s Day (14 Feb.). 2 a sweetheart chosen on this day. Etymology: ME f. OF Valentin f. L Valentinus, name of two saints …

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  • 30valentine — n. 1 a card or gift sent, often anonymously, as a mark of love or affection on St Valentine s Day (14 Feb.). 2 a sweetheart chosen on this day. Etymology: ME f. OF Valentin f. L Valentinus, name of two saints …

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