English dictionary
hecatomb
/'h/E/k/@/,t/oU/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a great sacrifice; an ancient Greek or Roman sacrifice of 100 oxen
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A sacrifice of a hundred oxen or cattle at the same time; hence, the sacrifice or slaughter of any large number of victims.
Source: webster1913