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immolate

Pronunciation: /ˈɪməleɪt/

Definition of immolate

verb

[with object]

kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning: Chinese kings would immolate vast numbers of animals

Derivatives

immolation
immolator

Origin:

mid 16th century (earlier (late Middle English) as immolation): from Latin immolat- 'sprinkled with sacrificial meal', from the verb immolare, from in- 'upon' + mola 'meal'