I. ˈpyünik, -nēk adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin punicus, from Old Latin poenicus, from Poenus inhabitant of the Phoenician colony of Carthage (irregular from Greek Phoinix Phoenician) + -icus -ic — more at phoenician
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Carthaginians : carthaginian
2. : faithless , treacherous
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage