English Explanatory Dictionary

siblicide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The killing of a sibling, especially as observed among certain species of animals.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪblɪsaɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-I learned some phrases-siblicide.wav

Word forms

siblicide siblicides

Etymology

From sibli(ng) + -cide (suffix meaning ‘killing; killer’).

Derived words

siblicidal
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