moirocaust

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra, part) + καυστός (kaustós, burnt).

Noun[edit]

moirocaust (plural moirocausts)

  1. (history, rare) A sacrifice that is partially burned to ashes.
    Coordinate term: holocaust