Hecatomb Definition & Meaning
hecatomb
- noun
- a great sacrifice; an ancient Greek or Roman sacrifice of 100 oxen
"Hecatomb" in song lyrics
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"what stores carry hecatomb"
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"who likes hecatomb"
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"what store carries hecatomb"
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Words that rhyme with hecatomb
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does hecatomb mean?
- a great sacrifice; an ancient Greek or Roman sacrifice of 100 oxen
- What part of speech is hecatomb?
- Hecatomb is a noun.