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Meaning of Blood
The primary meaning of the word "blood" refers to the red liquid that circulates in the veins and arteries of humans and other animals, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues.
Definitions
- The red liquid that circulates in the veins and arteries of humans and other animals, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues
- * The fluid that flows through the vascular system of an animal, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues and removing waste products
- * A person's inherited characteristics, such as their temperament, personality, or physical characteristics
Etymology of Blood
The word "blood" comes from Old English "blod", which is related to the Old Norse "bloth" and the Old High German "bluot", all of which are thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic "blodiz" and the Proto-Indo-European "bhlo-" meaning "to swell" or "to gush"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to the liquid that flows through the veins and arteries of humans and animals
Example Uses
- The doctor took a sample of the patient's blood to test for anemia
- * The blood of the martyrs was shed for the cause of freedom
- * The blood of the grape was used to make a rich, full-bodied wine