Meaning of the word valentine in English

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valentine

US /ˈvæl.ən.taɪn/
UK /ˈvæl.ən.taɪn/
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Noun

1.

a card or gift given to a person on Valentine's Day

Example:
He sent her a beautiful valentine with a poem inside.
She received many valentines from her admirers.
2.

a person chosen as a sweetheart or special friend on Valentine's Day

Example:
Will you be my valentine?
He secretly hoped she would choose him as her valentine.
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