# sanguinary

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈsæŋɡwɪnəɹi/

## Definitions
1. Involving bloodshed.
2. Eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.
3. Consisting of, covered with, or similar in appearance to blood.

## Etymology
From Middle English sanguinarie, from Latin sanguinārius.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sanguinary