sanguineous
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or containing blood.
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of the color of blood.
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involving much bloodshed.
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sanguine; confident.
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of sanguineous
First recorded in 1510–20, sanguineous is from the Latin word sanguineus bloody. See sanguine
Example Sentences
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"Sanguineous shades hold a lethal fascination this season," writes Vogue magazine.
From BBC • Sep. 19, 2014
Sanguineous animals all possess certain organs—heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, and so on.
From Form and Function A Contribution to the History of Animal Morphology by E. S. (Edward Stuart) Russell
Sanguineous discharge from vagina began on 30th and continued until Sept. 4th; this was two weeks before the patient's regular period.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Sanguineous discharge from vagina began on 29th; patient supposed it to be her proper period.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
It is fermented with Metals, viz, the White existant in the highest Whiteness, with pure Silver for the White; but the Sanguineous Stone, with Gold Obrizon for the Red.
From The Golden Calf, Which the World Adores, and Desires by Helvetius, John Frederick
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