bleeding-heart
Any of several species of bird in the genus Gallicolumba of the pigeon family, native…Any of several species of bird in the genus Gallicolumba of the pigeon family, native to the Philippines, characterised by a red patch on the plumage of the breast.
Meaning
2 sensesAny of several species of bird in the genus Gallicolumba of the pigeon family, native to the Philippines, characterised by a red patch on the plumage of the breast.
A person who is overly sympathetic to the plight of the underprivileged or exploited.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From bleeding + heart.From bleeding + heart.
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Forms
plural: bleeding-hearts| Singular | bleeding-heart |
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See also
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