monstricide

English

Etymology

Blend of monster +‎ homicide, or equivalent to monster +‎ -icide. Compare insecticide.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmɒnstɹɪsaɪd/

Noun

monstricide (countable and uncountable, plural monstricides)

  1. The act of killing a monster.
  2. (medicine, obsolete) The destruction of a deformed fetus.

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