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punic
Punic (adj) means belonging to ancient Carthage, its people, or their language.
adj
1
Belonging to ancient Carthage, its people, or their language.
2
Deceitful and not to be trusted.
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Etymology
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”), f:n:x-w-V12:Z2. Equivalent to a modified Phoenician + -ic.
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What is the meaning of punic?
"punic" (adj) means belonging to ancient Carthage, its people, or their language.
What is another word for punic?
Other words for "punic" include Carthaginian, treacherous, perfidious.
What is the opposite of punic?
The opposite of "punic" is faithful.
What are the different meanings of punic?
"punic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Belonging to ancient Carthage, its people, or their language; 2. Deceitful and not to be trusted.
