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punic

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Adjective, Noun
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Pu=nic

CIDE DICTIONARY

punica. [L. Punicus pertaining to Carthage, or its inhabitants, fr. Poeni the Carthaginians.].
  •  Of or pertaining to the ancient Carthaginians.  [1913 Webster]
  •  Characteristic of the ancient Carthaginians; faithless; treacherous; as, Punic faith.  [1913 Webster]
    "Yes, yes, his faith attesting nations own;
    'T is Punic all, and to a proverb known.
    "  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

punic, adj. & n.
--adj. of or relating to ancient Carthage in N. Africa.
--n. the language of Carthage, related to Phoenician.

Idiom
Punic faith treachery.
Etymology
L Punicus, Poenicus f. Poenus f. Gk Phoinix Phoenician

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