Punic
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin Pūnicus, variant of Poenicus, from Poenus + -icus, from Ancient Greek Φοῖνιξ (Phoînix), from Mycenaean Greek 𐀡𐀛𐀑𐀍 (po-ni-ki-jo) under influence from φοινός (phoinós, “crimson red”) owing to its relation to Tyrian purple, apparently from or cognate with Egyptian fnḫw (“Asiatics, Semites”),
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. Equivalent to a modified Phoenician + -ic.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
Punic (comparative more Punic, superlative most Punic)
- Of or relating to ancient Carthage, its inhabitants, or their language.
- Synonym: Carthaginian
- (figurative, ethnic slur) Perfidious, treacherous, faithless.
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Translations[edit]
of or relating to ancient Carthage — see also Carthaginian
treacherous
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Noun[edit]
Punic (plural Punics)
- A native or inhabitant of ancient Carthage; a Carthaginian.
Translations[edit]
native or inhabitant of ancient Carthage — see also Carthaginian
Proper noun[edit]
Punic
- The language of Carthage.
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Translations[edit]
language of Carthage
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