UXORICIDE


Meaning of UXORICIDE in English

I. ˌəkˈs]ōrəˌsīd, ˌəgˈz], ]ȯr-\ noun

( -s )

Etymology: Medieval Latin uxoricidium, from Latin uxor wife + -i- + -cidium -cide (killing) — more at uxorious

: the murder of a wife by her husband

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin uxor + -i- + English -cide (killer)

: one that murders his wife

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