punic

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language

- the Punic Wars

Similar word(s): carthaginian

2. tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans

- Punic faith

Similar word(s): unfaithful, perfidious, treacherous

noun

1. the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage

Definition categories: communication, phoenician