Definition of sanguinary

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< sanguinaria

sanguine >

san·gui·nar·y    (snggw-nr) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Accompanied by bloodshed.
2. Eager for bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
3. Consisting of blood.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin sanguinrius, from sanguis , sanguin-, blood

OTHER FORMS:
sangui·nari·ly   (-nâr-l) KEY  (Adverb)

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