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vampires

The correct spelling is vampires.

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noun

Say it like: Vam-pir-es

The correct spelling is vampires. A mythological undead creature said to feed on the blood of the living.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A mythological undead creature said to feed on the blood of the living.
  2. 2.A person with the medical condition systemic lupus erythematosus, colloquially known as vampirism, with effects such as photosensitivity and brownish-red stained teeth.
  3. 3.A blood-sucking bat; vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus)
  4. 4.A person who drains one's time, energy, money, etc.
  5. 5.A vamp: a seductive woman who exploits men.

verb

  1. 1.To drain of energy or resources.

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