Exsanguination
noun
definition: Extensive loss of blood due to internal or external hemorrhage.

Exsanguination has just the one definition, which can vary slightly based on the positive or negative connotations of its use. The root of the word is sanguine, which comes from the Latin sanguineum (of blood, bloody). Sanguine, on the other hand, has several definitions and can be used as a noun, verb, and adjective. When used as a noun, it's a blood-red color. When used as a verb, it means to stain with blood.

Sanguine is most interesting when used as an adjective. It can be used to mean optimistic, passionate, having a blood red color, as well as abundance and active circulation of blood.

I know it's only the second day, but is there a theme you have in mind for these, Nate? I'm getting a little worried. Anway, here's an image (http://www.demonbaby.com/pics/drawings/spikes_sm.jpg), if you care. I probably should have looked for something a bit more tame taken from a 19th century edition of Dracula.

Ewwwwww!

No, it won't be a theme. These were just two words that I happen to like for onomatopoeic reasons. If yo can suggest a word that might be interesting, I'd appreciate it.

For today, I'd like to suggest "Solstice" as an alternative.

As in, Happy Winter Solstice! :)