Phrase guide

heart line

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A line on the palm of the hand from below the index finger to below the pinky, supposed to indicate, by its form or position, one's love life.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: palmistry

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a crease on the palm; palmists say it indicates your emotional nature

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: line of heart, love line, mensal line

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wrinkle, furrow, crease, crinkle, seam, line

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 愛情綫 /爱情线 (àiqíngxiàn) — a line on the palm, supposed to indicate one's love life
  • Irish: líne an chroí — a line on the palm, supposed to indicate one's love life