hotblood

noun

hot·​blood ˈhät-ˌbləd How to pronounce hotblood (audio)
1
: one that is hot-blooded
especially : one having strong passions or a quick temper
2
: a strong-willed, spirited horse (such as a Thoroughbred or Arabian horse) that is noted for its speed and agility

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hotblood was in 1798

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“Hotblood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotblood. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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