white heart
Americannoun
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null white-heart or whiteheart
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a variety of heart cherry having white flesh and yellowish-pink skin.
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the tree that bears this cherry.
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Etymology
Origin of white heart
First recorded in 1625–30
Example Sentences
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“Colette Annalise McCaffrey,” she captioned her photos, adding a white heart emoji.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2025
She said the grave had recently been decorated with a white heart and a blue bear floral arrangement, but three days later she found they had disappeared.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2024
The statement was also published on the Twitter account of Amanda Miguel, who simply wrote ”#restinpeace” along with the emojis of a pair of her hands palm to palm and a white heart.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2022
She concluded the post with a white heart emoji and the words "Mrs. Costello," even if she’ll likely still perform as part of the Perrys.
From Fox News ● Dec. 20, 2021
Here’s round and sound, Black and white heart cherries, Two-pence a pound.
From A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern by Hindley, Charles
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