Definition: Adulterine is a word in the Greek language that originally referred to the color of blood or body fluid of an infant, especially during birth. The word has been translated into English as "bloodstained" and it can also be used metaphorically to describe something harmful or corrupting. The term was introduced by ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, who spoke about "bloodstained," a description he used for blood that could have caused death. In modern usage, the word has been translated into English as "bloodshed".
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