exsanguine en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ɛksˈsæŋɡwɪn/ (General-American, Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From ex- (prefix meaning ‘lacking, not possessing’) + Latin sanguinēs (a plural form of sanguī̆s (“blood”)) or sanguī̆s itself.
Meanings
- Lacking blood; anemic, bloodless.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most exsanguine | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more exsanguine | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr exsangue (lacking blood — see also anemic, bloodless) · bg анемичен (lacking blood — see also anemic, bloodless)