Category:Purpleheart

Pur"ple*heart`, n. (bot.)

Defn: a strong, durable, and elastic wood of a purplish color, Obtained from several tropical american leguminous trees of the genus Copaifera (c. pubiflora, bracteata, and officinalis). Used for Decorative veneering. See copaiba.

Note: also a military medal for injury in the line of duty.