First Known Use: circa 1520
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sanguineous
adjective san·guin·e·ous \san-ˈgwi-nē-əs, saŋ-\
Definition of SANGUINEOUS
1
: bloodred
2
: of, relating to, or involving bloodshed : bloodthirsty
3
: of, relating to, or containing blood
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Origin of SANGUINEOUS
Latin sanguineus
Related to SANGUINEOUS
- Synonyms
- bloody, bloody-minded, homicidal, murdering, murderous, sanguinary, sanguine, bloodthirsty
Rhymes with SANGUINEOUS
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sanguineous
adjective san·guin·eous \saŋ-ˈgwin-ē-əs, san-\
Medical Definition of SANGUINEOUS
1
: of, relating to, or containing blood
2
: sanguine 2 <a sanguineous temperament>
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