HyperDic: punic

English > 3 senses of the word Punic / punic:
ADJECTIVEpertPunic, Carthaginianof or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language
allpunic, perfidious, treacheroustending to betray
NOUNcommunicationPunicthe Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage
Punic / punic > pronunciation
Soundspyuw'nihk
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English > Punic: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language.
SynonymCarthaginian
Spanishcartaginés, púnico
Catalancartaginès, púnic
NounsPunicthe Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage
English > punic: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningtending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans.
Example"Punic faith"
Synonymsperfidious, treacherous
Broaderunfaithfulnot true to duty or obligation or promises
Spanishpérfido, púnico, traicionero, traidor
English > Punic: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage.
BroaderPhoenicianThe extinct language of an ancient Semitic people who dominated trade in the ancient world
Spanishpúnico
AdjectivesPunicof or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language

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