sanguivorous

[ sang-gwiv-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. feeding on blood, as a bat or insect.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sanguivorous¹

First recorded in 1835–45; sangui- + -vorous

Example Sentences

The genetic picture behind this sanguivorous behavior, however, is still blurry.

From Science News

The members of this sub-order are mostly insectivorous though occasionally "frugivorous or sanguivorous" Bats.

From Project Gutenberg