English Explanatory Dictionary

lifeblood

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Blood that is needed for continued life; blood regarded as the seat of life.
  2. That which is required for continued existence or function.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-lifeblood.wav

Word forms

lifeblood lifebloods life blood life's blood

Etymology

From life + blood. Compare English heart-blood (“lifeblood”).

Synonyms

essence
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