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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(uncommon) The killing of an animal (also used historically and offensively for the killing of a person who is regarded as subhuman)..
One French functionary drew distinction between homicide and animalicide. In his opinion, Toqué and Gaud were merely guilty of animalicide.
[…] a case of animalicide, not homicide.
[…] nothing under traffic accidents, nothing under runovers, nothing under traffic accidents, nothing under animalicide. Yeah, I guess that Tom didn't.
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Animalicide means (uncommon) The killing of an animal (also used historically and offensively for the killing of a person who is regarded as subhuman)..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
One French functionary drew distinction between homicide and animalicide. In his opinion, Toqué and Gaud were merely guilty of animalicide.
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