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Parricide Definition & Meaning

parricide
noun
  1. someone who kills his or her parent
  2. the murder of your own father or mother

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Frequently asked questions

What does parricide mean?
someone who kills his or her parent the murder of your own father or mother
What part of speech is parricide?
Parricide is a noun.
How many definitions does parricide have?
Parricide has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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