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Heart symbol
Symbol representing the heart / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the graphical symbol. For the symbolic or metaphorical use of the word, see Heart § Symbolism. "Love symbol" and "Love heart" redirect here. For the 1992 album, see Love Symbol (Prince album). For the candy, see Love Hearts.
The heart symbol is an ideograph used to express the idea of the "heart" in its metaphorical or symbolic sense. Represented by an anatomically inaccurate shape, the heart symbol is often used to represent the center of emotion, including affection and love, especially romantic love. It is sometimes accompanied or superseded by the "wounded heart" symbol, depicted as a heart symbol pierced with an arrow or as a heart symbol "broken" into two or more pieces, indicating lovesickness.
A heart symbol pierced with an arrow, symbolizing romantic love (being lovestruck, or the pain of lovesickness)
A typical depiction of the Sacred Heart (often shown with other attributes, e.g. surmounted by a cross, pierced by nails or swords, etc.)