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vampirical

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vam·pire   (vām'pīr')   
n.  
  1. A reanimated corpse that is believed to rise from the grave at night to suck the blood of sleeping people.

  2. A person, such as an extortionist, who preys upon others.

  3. A vampire bat.


[French, from German Vampir, of Slavic origin.]
vam·pir'ic (vām-pĭr'ĭk), vam·pir'i·cal (-ĭ-kəl), vam'pir'ish (-ĭsh) adj.
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