Where does “sanguineous” come from?
sanguineous (English) comes from Latin sanguineus, from Latin sanguīs, from Proto-Italic *sangwens, from Proto-Indo-European h₁sh₂-én-, from Proto-Indo-European h₁ésh₂r̥ — blood.
sanguineous (English): Accompanied by bloodshed; bloody; Eager for...
Definitions
- Accompanied by bloodshed; bloody; Eager for...
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