释义 |
pu·nic I. \ˈpyünik, -nēk\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Latin punicus, from Old Latin poenicus, from Poenus inhabitant of the Phoenician colony of Carthage (irregular from Greek Phoinix Phoenician) + -icus -ic — more at phoenician 1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Carthaginians : carthaginian 2. : faithless, treacherous II. noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized : the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage |