"moonblood" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: moon + blood, as the lunar cycle is traditionally linked to menstruation. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|moon|blood}} moon + blood Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} moonblood (uncountable)
  1. (feminist paganism) Menstrual blood. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Paganism Related terms: moontime
    Sense id: en-moonblood-en-noun-zKVBh3vO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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