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Sanguineous Definition & Meaning

sanguineous
adjective
  1. accompanied by bloodshed; "this bitter and sanguinary war"

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What does sanguineous mean?
accompanied by bloodshed; "this bitter and sanguinary war"
What part of speech is sanguineous?
Sanguineous is an adjective.

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