Meaning of punic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions
  4. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpjunɪk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    punic

    Definitions

    1. tending to betray

    Examples

    • « especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans »
    • « Punic faith »
    • « the perfidious Judas »
    • « the fiercest and most treacherous of foes »
    • « treacherous intrigues »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    Punic

    Definitions

    1. the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    Punic

    Etymology

    from Latin Punicus (earlier Poenicus), from Poenus, from Greek Phoinix‘Phoenician’

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language

    Examples

    • « the Punic Wars »
    • « Carthaginian peace »

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