Meaning of carnage in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɑrnɪdʒ/

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  1. Noun

    carnage

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from French, from Italian carnaggio, from medieval Latin carnaticum, from Latin caro, carn-‘flesh’

    Definitions

    1. the savage and excessive killing of many people

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