sanguinivorous Definition
- 1feeding on blood
- 2bloodsucking
Using sanguinivorous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sanguinivorous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The sanguinivorous bat feeds on the blood of other animals.
Example
The mosquito is a well-known sanguinivorous insect.
sanguinivorous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sanguinivorous
Origins of sanguinivorous
from Latin 'sanguis' meaning 'blood' and 'vorare' meaning 'to devour'
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Summary: sanguinivorous in Brief
'Sanguinivorous' [sang-gwin-iv-er-uhs] is an adjective that describes something that feeds on blood. It is often used to describe animals such as bats or insects that suck blood from other animals. Synonyms include 'hematophagous,' 'vampiric,' and 'parasitic.'
