sanguineous
adjective
Simple meaning
Resembling or constituting blood.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsæŋɡˈwiniəs
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Definition
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adjective
Resembling or constituting blood.
Eager for bloody violence; bloodthirsty.
Accompanied by bloodshed; bloody.
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