asinicide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The killing of an idiot.
  2. The killing (including by self) of an ass or donkey.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

asinicide

Etymology

From Latin asinus (“donkey, ass; idiot”) + -icide. In Laura Cereta (1997; see quotation), via nonce Latin asinicīda.

Related words

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