punic meaning and definition

PUNIC noun

Definition of Punic (noun)

1. the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage

PUNIC adjective

Definition of Punic (adjective)

1. of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language
   • "the Punic Wars"; "Carthaginian peace"
   • synonyms: Carthaginian
2. tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans
   • "Punic faith"; "the perfidious Judas"; "the fiercest and most treacherous of foes"; "treacherous intrigues"
   • synonyms: perfidious, treacherous