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fratricide

frat·ri·cide

US/ˈfrætrʌˌsaɪd/ uncommon

noun

1.

a person who murders their brother or sister

2.

the act of murdering your own brother or sister

3.

fire that injures or kills an ally

Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English fratricide, from Middle French fratricide or its etymon Latin frātricīda.

Phrases

  • nuclear fratricide

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