hotblood
noun
hot·blood
ˈhät-ˌbləd 
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
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THEN: When tempers flared in early New Orleans and a simple apology just wasn't enough, hotbloods took to the field of honor to settle the dispute with swords or pistols.
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NOLA.com, 28 July 2017
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“Hotblood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotblood. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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