Punic

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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.

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Punic (comparative more Punic, superlative most Punic)

  1. Of or relating to ancient Carthage, its inhabitants, or their language.
    Synonym: Carthaginian
  2. (figurative, ethnic slur) Perfidious, treacherous, faithless.

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Noun

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Punic (plural Punics)

  1. A native or inhabitant of ancient Carthage; a Carthaginian.

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Punic

  1. The language of Carthage.

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