I. ˈsaŋ-gwən adjective
Etymology: Middle English sanguin, from Anglo-French, from Latin sanguineus, from sanguin-, sanguis
Date: 14th century
1. : bloodred
2.
a. : consisting of or relating to blood
b. : bloodthirsty , sanguinary
c. of the complexion : ruddy
3. : having blood as the predominating bodily humor ; also : having the bodily conformation and temperament held characteristic of such predominance and marked by sturdiness, high color, and cheerfulness
4. : confident , optimistic
• san·guine·ly adverb
• san·guine·ness -gwən-nəs noun
• san·guin·i·ty saŋ-ˈgwi-nə-tē, san- noun
II. noun
Date: 15th century
: a moderate to strong red