consanguinity Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (anthropology) related by blood
    blood kinship; cognation.

WordNet

Con`san*guin"i*ty noun
Etymology
L. consanguinitas: cf. F. consanguintit.
Definitions
  1. The relation of person by blood, is distinction from affinity or relation by marriage; blood relationship; as, lineal consanguinity; collateral consanguinity.
    Invoking aid by the ties of consanguinity. Prescott.

Webster 1913