haemoid

/hɛmɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of red blood cell in certain invertebrates, such as earthworms.

“The haemoids in the earthworm’s circulatory system are responsible for oxygen transport.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling blood in color

“The haemoid hue of the sunset reflected off the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • hemoid
  • sanguine

Antonyms

  • ocherous
  • ochreous