Definitions

1. noun

The Latin word for blood, or more specifically, the liquid portion of blood, excluding the cells.

“In the ancient Roman medical texts, the term ‘cruor’ was used to describe the different types of blood, including the liquid portion and the cellular components.”

2. noun

A term used in some poetic and literary contexts to refer to blood or the flow of blood.

“The poet’s vivid description of the ‘cruor’ flowing from the wounded warrior’s veins added a sense of drama and intensity to the narrative.”