"Punicism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Punicisms [plural]
Etymology: From Punic + -ism. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Punic|-ism}} Punic + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun}} Punicism (plural Punicisms)
  1. A borrowing from Punic.

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