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Punic
[pyoo-nik]
adjective
of or relating to the ancient Carthaginians.
treacherous; perfidious: originally applied by the Romans to the Carthaginians.
noun
the language of ancient Carthage, a form of late Phoenician.
Punic
/ ˈːɪ /
adjective
of or relating to ancient Carthage or the Carthaginians
characteristic of the treachery of the Carthaginians
noun
the language of the ancient Carthaginians; a late form of Phoenician
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Punic1
Example Sentences
As the home of ancient Carthage and its Punic culture, and as a major Roman colony that helped provide the empire with food, Tunisia is awash with classical-era sites and archaeological remains.
“Do you want to read?” one of the third graders, Parker, asked his partner after the lesson on the Punic Wars.
Pope cited battles in the Punic wars, French Revolution and a host of other conflicts in which outnumbered, outgunned armies defeated their foes largely due to higher morale, belief in their cause and superior leadership.
During the Punic wars, the Carthaginians defended the settlement against the Romans, who seized control of the city in 210 BC.
Like in the Punic Wars, I mean early on wars were thought to be fought over the food supply.
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