HyperDic: bleeding_heart

English > 2 senses of the expression bleeding heart:
NOUNplantbleeding heart, lyreflower, lyre-flower, Dicentra spectabilisgarden plant having deep-pink drooping heart-shaped flowers
person bleeding heartsomeone who is excessively sympathetic toward those who claim to be exploited or underprivileged
English > bleeding heart: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaninggarden plant having deep-pink drooping heart-shaped flowers.
Synonymslyreflower, lyre-flower, Dicentra spectabilis
Member ofDicentra, genus DicentraNorth American and Asian herbs with divided leaves and irregular flowers
Broaderherb, herbaceous plantA plant lacking a permanent woody stem
English > bleeding heart: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaningsomeone who is excessively sympathetic toward those who claim to be exploited or underprivileged.
Broadersympathizer, sympathiser, well-wishersomeone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful

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