monstricide en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɒnstɹɪsaɪd/ (UK)
Etymology
Blend of monster + homicide, or equivalent to monster + -icide. Compare insecticide.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act of killing a monster.
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) The destruction of a deformed fetus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| monstricides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |