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valentine
/ˈvælənˌtaɪn/
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What does valentine mean?
noun
- 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.
- A person to whom a valentine is given or from whom it is received, especially on February 14th.
- Alternative letter-case form of valentine.
More meanings (13)
proper noun
- Saint Valentine, a 3rd-century Christian martyr.
- Synonym of Valentinus, a 2nd-century Egyptian gnostic.
- A male given name from Latin in quiet but steady use since the 16th century.
- A female given name from Latin occasionally borrowed from French.
- An English and Scottish surname derived from the male given name.
- A census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona.
- An unincorporated community in Johnson Township, LaGrange County, Indiana.
- A historic neighbourhood of Kansas City, Missouri.
- A city, the county seat of Cherry County, Nebraska.
- A neighbourhood of Edison township, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- A small town in Jeff Davis County, Texas, named for its founding date, Valentine's Day.
- A commune in Haute-Garonne department, Occitania, France.
- A suburb of Newcastle in the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈvælənˌtaɪn/
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Prof. Valentine even goes so far as to declare that this alphabet was not of native origin.
For first early, the old reliable Extra Early Red Valentine remains as good as any sort I have ever tried.
More book examples (3)
May’t please your lordship, ’tis a word or two Of commendations sent from Valentine, Delivered by a friend that came from him.
Benedict knows very well that he cannot marry Valentine, but he can cause her a great deal of annoyance by way of proving his love.
“The question was perfectly fair,” he returned—and there was something incongruous in the serious earnestness with which he applied himself to an argument on a valentine.