Haematophagous

//hɪˌmætəˈfeɪɡəs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Feeding on blood. UK, not-comparable

    "The leech is a haematophagous creature."

Synonyms

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sanguivorous

Example

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"The leech is a haematophagous creature."

Etymology

From haemato- + -phagous.

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