Cannibalism
Pronunciation : Can"ni*bal*ism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. cannibalisme.]
Definition : Defn: The act or practice of eating human flesh by mankind. Hence; Murderous cruelty; barbarity. Berke.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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