Punic
1 of 2adjective
Pu·nic ˈpyü-nik 
1
: of or relating to Carthage or the Carthaginians
2
: faithless, treacherous
Punic
2 of 2noun
: the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Latin punicus, from Poenus inhabitant of Carthage; akin to Greek Phoinix Phoenician
First Known Use
Adjective
1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1595, in the meaning defined above