Associations to the word «Parricide»

Wiktionary

PARRICIDE, noun. Someone who kills a relative, especially a parent.
PARRICIDE, noun. Someone who commits treason.
PARRICIDE, noun. The killing of a relative, especially a parent.
PARRICIDE, noun. The killing of a ruler, or other authority figure; treason.

Dictionary definition

PARRICIDE, noun. Someone who kills his or her parent.
PARRICIDE, noun. The murder of your own father or mother.

Wise words

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