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sanguine
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sanguine /san·guine/ (sang´gwin)
1. plethoric.
2. ardent or hopeful.

san·guine (snggwn)
adj.
1. Of a healthy, reddish color; ruddy.
2. Cheerfully confident; optimistic.
3. Archaic Having blood as the dominant humor in terms of medieval physiology.
4. Archaic Having the temperament and ruddy complexion that was formerly thought to be characteristic of a person dominated by this humor; passionate.

sanguine
[sang′gwin]
Etymology: L, sanguis, blood
pertaining to abundant and active blood circulation, ruddy complexion, and an attitude full of vitality and confidence.

sanguine [sang´gwin]
1. plethoric.
2. ardent; hopeful.

sanguine (sang´gwin),
adj 1. pertaining to an abundant and active blood circulation, ruddy complexion.
n 2. an attitude full of vitality and confidence.

sanguine
1. abounding in blood.
2. ardent; hopeful.


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