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immolate

Syllabification: (im·mo·late)
Pronunciation: /ˈiməˌlāt/
Definition of immolate

verb

[with object]
  • kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning.

Derivatives

immolation

Pronunciation: /ˌiməˈlāSHən/
noun

immolator

Pronunciation: /-ˌlātər/
noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin immolat- 'sprinkled with sacrificial meal', from the verb immolare, from in- 'upon' + mola 'meal'

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