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warmbloodedness
Variant of warmblooded
warmblooded
definition
warm·blooded (wôrm′blud′id)
adjective
- having a body temperature that remains relatively constant, independent of and usually higher than that of the surroundings mammals and birds are warmblooded animals
- having or characterized by an eager, lively, or passionate temperament; ardent; fervent; impetuous
Related Forms:
- warmbloodedness warm′·blood′·ed·ness noun
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