punic has definitions from the fields of linguistics,antiquity,Phoenician
1
[ adjective ] tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans

Examples

"Punic faith" "the perfidious Judas" "the fiercest and most treacherous of foes" "treacherous intrigues"

Related terms

unfaithful

2
[ adjective ] of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language

Synonyms

Carthaginian

Examples

"the Punic Wars" "Carthaginian peace"

Related terms

Carthage

3
[ noun ] (linguistics,antiquity,Phoenician) the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage

Related terms

Phoenician

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