adj
sanguinary
Sanguinary (adj) means involving bloodshed.
adj
1
Involving bloodshed.
2
Eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.
3
Consisting of, covered with, or similar in appearance to blood.
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Etymology
From Middle English sanguinarie, from Latin sanguinārius.
Rhymes for sanguinary
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What is the meaning of sanguinary?
"sanguinary" (adj) means involving bloodshed.
What are the different meanings of sanguinary?
"sanguinary" has 3 main meanings: 1. Involving bloodshed; 2. Eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty; 3. Consisting of, covered with, or similar in appearance to blood.