Sanguivorous
[sang-gwiv-er-uh s] /sæŋˈgwɪv ər əs/
adjective
1.
feeding on blood, as a bat or insect.
sanguivorous san·guiv·o·rous (sāng-gwĭv’ər-əs)
adj.
Feeding on blood, as certain bats, leeches, and insects.
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