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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 animals, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues.
Etymology of blood
The word "blood" originates from Old English "blod", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "blodam" and Proto-Indo-European "bhlo-" meaning "to swell" or "to gush"
The term has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to the vital fluid that circulates through the body
Over time, the word has developed additional meanings, including references to ancestry, lineage, and the sap or juice of plants
Synonyms
Definitions
- The red liquid that circulates in the veins and arteries of humans and animals, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues
- * The fluid that flows through the veins, arteries, and capillaries, composed of plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets
- * A person's ancestry or lineage, or a group of people connected by birth or descent
- * The juice or sap of plants, especially the red or purple fluid that flows through the stems and leaves
Usage Examples
- The doctor took a sample of the patient's blood to analyze for any potential health issues
- * The tree's blood-red sap flowed out of the wound in its trunk
- * The athlete's blood, sweat, and tears went into training for the championship
- * The family's blood ties were strong, despite their geographical distance from one another