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Meaning of sanguinary

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sanguinary

Pronunciation:/ˈsæŋɡwɪnəɹi//ˈsæŋɡwɪneɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. A bloodthirsty person.

  2. The plant common yarrow, or herba sanguinaria (Achillea millefolium).

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of an event) Involving bloodshed.

    Synonyms:bloodygory
  2. (of a person) Eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.

    Synonyms:bloodthirstybloody-mindedbutcherousslaughterous
  3. (of an object) Consisting of, covered with, or similar in appearance to blood.

    Synonyms:bloodsoakedbloodygory