English Explanatory Dictionary

monstricide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of killing a monster.
  2. The destruction of a deformed fetus.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɒnstɹɪsaɪd/

Word forms

monstricide monstricides

Etymology

Blend of monster + homicide, or equivalent to monster + -icide. Compare insecticide.

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