Associations to the word «Fratricide»

Wiktionary

FRATRICIDE, noun. The killing of one's brother (or sister).
FRATRICIDE, noun. A person who commits this crime.
FRATRICIDE, noun. (military) (by extension) The intentional or unintentional killing of a comrade in arms.

Dictionary definition

FRATRICIDE, noun. A person who murders their brother or sister.
FRATRICIDE, noun. Fire that injures or kills an ally.
FRATRICIDE, noun. The murder of your sibling.

Wise words

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