bleeding heart

/blidɪŋ hɑrt/

Other forms: bleeding hearts

Definitions of bleeding heart

1. noun

   garden plant having deep-pink drooping heart-shaped flowers
   synonyms: Dicentra spectabilis, lyre-flower, lyreflower

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
2. noun

   someone who is excessively sympathetic toward those who claim to be exploited or underprivileged
   type of:

   sympathiser, sympathizer, well-wisher

   someone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful