Kilo Lingo

/ˈvæl.ən.taɪn/

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Translation

A card or gift you send on 14 February to someone you love; also the person you send it to.

Word origin

Named after Saint Valentine, a third-century saint whose feast day is 14 February.

Origin
Latin
Root
Valentinus

Examples

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A valentine is a card you send on 14 February.

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Here a valentine is the person you love.

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Valentine's Day is 14 February.

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This word is part of lesson 59.