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What is sangvivorous?

Updated: 10/9/2023
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Did you mean "Sanguivorous"? If so:


This word is an adjective.


It means to feed on blood, like leeches, some insects, and bats.




sangui-

A combining form meaning "blood" used in the formation of technical terms: sanguiferous.


Origin:

Combined form of Latin sanguis, sanguin- blood


-vorous

A combining form meaning "eating, gaining sustenance from" that specified by the initial element: carnivorous.


Origin:

Latin -vorus: devouring

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