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anaemic

Pronunciation: /əˈniːmɪk/
(US anemic)
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Definition of anaemic

adjective

  • suffering from anaemia: the doctor said you were a bit anaemic an anaemic patient
  • lacking in colour, spirit, or vitality: an anaemic aspidistra stood in the grate Boro gave a thoroughly anaemic performance

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Definition of anaemic in the US English dictionary
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