sanguinary

/ˈsæŋɡwɪnəɹi//ˈsæŋɡwɪneɹi/

noun

  1. 1

    A bloodthirsty person.

  2. 2

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

adjective

  1. 1

    (of an event) Involving bloodshed.

  2. 2

    (of a person) Eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.

  3. 3

    (of an object) Consisting of, covered with, or similar in appearance to blood.

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