heartstring

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English

Etymology

From heart +‎ string.

Noun

heartstring (plural heartstrings)

  1. (rare) singular of heartstrings
    1. (anatomy, historical) A tendon or other structure resembling a cord once thought to be attached to, or to brace, the heart.
    2. (figurative) A source of one's deepest emotions or inner feelings, especially compassion or love.
    3. (figurative, archaic) The essential or vital part of something; the core, the essence, the heart.
      Synonyms: crux, gist; see also Thesaurus:gist
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