holocaust
The origin and history of holocaust.
Etymology
From Greek holókaustos, "wholly burnt," originally referring to a sacrifice completely consumed by fire before it became the standard term for the Nazi genocide.
The origin and history of holocaust.
From Greek holókaustos, "wholly burnt," originally referring to a sacrifice completely consumed by fire before it became the standard term for the Nazi genocide.
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