zoocide
zoocide · zoocides
The systematic or targeted killing of animalsThe systematic or targeted killing of animals.
Meaning
2 sensesThe systematic or targeted killing of animals.
Any substance intended to kill animals.
Origin
From zoo- + -cide.From zoo- + -cide.
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Forms
plural: zoocidesSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedanimalicide
See also
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