SANGUIVOROUS

Adjective

sanguivorous (comparative more sanguivorous, superlative most sanguivorous)

That feeds on blood; bloodsucking, hematophagous

Source: Wiktionary


San*guiv"o*rous, a. Etym: [L. sanguis blood + vorare to devour.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: Subsisting upon blood; -- said of certain blood-sucking bats and other animals. See Vampire.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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