Definition of vampire

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vam·pire    (vmpr) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A reanimated corpse that is believed to rise from the grave at night to suck the blood of sleeping people.
2. A person, such as an extortionist, who preys upon others.
3. A vampire bat.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French, from German Vampir, of Slavic origin

OTHER FORMS:
vam·piric   (vm-prk) KEY   or vam·piri·cal   (--kl) KEY   or vampirish   (-sh) KEY  (Adjective)

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