Definition of Blood
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(n.) The fluid which circulates in the principal vascular system of animals, carrying nourishment to all parts of the body, and bringing away waste products to be excreted. See under Arterial.
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(n.) Relationship by descent from a common ancestor; consanguinity; kinship.
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(n.) Descent; lineage; especially, honorable birth; the highest royal lineage.
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(n.) Descent from parents of recognized breed; excellence or purity of breed.
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(n.) The fleshy nature of man.
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(n.) The shedding of blood; the taking of life, murder; manslaughter; destruction.
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(n.) A bloodthirsty or murderous disposition.
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(n.) Temper of mind; disposition; state of the passions; -- as if the blood were the seat of emotions.
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(n.) A man of fire or spirit; a fiery spark; a gay, showy man; a rake.
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(n.) The juice of anything, especially if red.
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(v. t.) To bleed.
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(v. t.) To stain, smear or wet, with blood.
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(v. t.) To give (hounds or soldiers) a first taste or sight of blood, as in hunting or war.
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(v. t.) To heat the blood of; to exasperate.
Antonyms of Blood
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Homophones of Blood
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