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Meaning of 'punic' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Punic [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to the ancient Carthaginians.
- Characteristic of the ancient Carthaginians; faithless; treacherous; as, Punic faith.

Meaning of 'punic' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . punic [ a]
Meaning (1):
- of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language
Example in sentence:
  • Carthaginian peace;
  • the Punic Wars
2 . punic [ s]
Meaning (2):
- tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans
Example in sentence:
  • Punic faith;
  • the fiercest and most treacherous of foes;
  • the perfidious Judas;
  • treacherous intrigues

Nearby Words:

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