Where does “sanguine” come from?
Sanguine comes from Middle English sanguine, from Old French sanguin, from Latin sanguineus, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₁sh₂-én-, the root for blood.
sanguine (English): Having the colour of blood; blood red; Having a...
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- Having the colour of blood; blood red; Having a...
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Words derived from “sanguine”