Punic War

/ˌpjunɪk wɔər/
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Definitions of Punic War
  1. noun
    one of the three wars between Carthage and Rome that resulted in the destruction of Carthage and its annexation by Rome; 264-241 BC, 218-201 BC, 149-146 BC
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    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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