Bleeding-heart

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈbliːdɪŋˌhɑːt/

Origin

From bleeding + heart

Full definition of bleeding-heart

Noun

1. 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.
2. A person considered to be over-sympathetic to the supposed plight of the underprivileged or exploited.

Derived terms

• Luzon bleeding-heart, Gallicolumba luzonica
• Mindanao bleeding-heart, Gallicolumba crinigera
• Mindoro bleeding-heart, Gallicolumba platenae
• Negros bleeding-heart, Gallicolumba keayi
• Sulu bleeding-heart, Gallicolumba menagei

Adjective

1. Considered to be over-sympathetic to the supposed plight of the underprivileged or exploited.