carnifex

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • butcher, knacker (one who slaughters and renders worn-out livestock)
  • executioner, hangman
  • tormenter, murderer
  • scoundrel, villain

Etymology

Suffix from Latin carnis (flesh, meat, of meat).

Origin

Latin

carnis

Gloss

flesh, meat, of meat

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

肉

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