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vampires

noun

Meaning

  1. A mythological undead creature said to feed on the blood of the living.
  2. A person with the medical condition systemic lupus erythematosus, colloquially known as vampirism, with effects such as photosensitivity and brownish-red stained teeth.
  3. A blood-sucking bat; vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus)
  4. A person who drains one's time, energy, money, etc.
  5. A vamp: a seductive woman who exploits men.
  6. A medical technician who works with patients' blood.
  7. To drain of energy or resources.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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