blood

Forms

1.A vital liquid flowing in the bodies of many types of animals that usually conveys nutrients and oxygen. In vertebrates, it is colored red by hemoglobin, is conveyed by arteries and veins, is pumped by the heart and is usually generated in bone marrow.
- Some insects are known for consuming blood.
- Blood started to spurt out of his hand due to the wound.
- The case was that of a murder. It had an element of mystery about it, however, which was puzzling the authorities. A turban and loincloth soaked in blood had been found; also a staff.
2.A person or people related to one by birth; one's biological relative or relatives.
- She may not be my blood, but we grew up together, and as far as I'm concerned she's my sister.
3.A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with relationships due to marriage or adoption. See blood relative, blood relation.
- TASHA: The captain wants those two taken into custody. // KORRIS: Do not let them take us, Worf. Help us. // KONMEL: Listen to the voice of your blood. You are not "of" these people.
4.The endometrial lining as it is shed in menstruation; menstrual fluid or period blood.
- Tom saw blood on Mary's hands.
- Have you ever received a blood transfusion?
- Tom has high blood pressure.

1.To cause something to be covered with blood; to bloody.
2.To initiate into warfare or a blood sport, traditionally by smearing with the blood of the first kill witnessed.

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Etymology tree

Proto-West Germanic inh

Proto-West Germanic gem-pro>*blōþą>blood

Proto-West Germanic *blōd

Old English blōd

Middle English blood

English blood