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exsanguious

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Destitute of blood; bloodless.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

Examples

  • exsanguious liver

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Without red blood.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

Examples

  • Insects are exsanguious.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin exsanguis, from ex (“out”) + sanguis, sanguinis (“blood”). Compare exsanguineous.