lifeblood Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the blood considered as the seat of vitality
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noun an essential or life-giving force
- water is the lifeblood of India
WordNet
Life"blood` noun
Definitions
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The blood necessary to life; vital blood. Dryden. -
Fig.: That which gives strength and energy. Money [is] the lifeblood of the nation. Swift.