How Do You Spell VULPICIDE?

Pronunciation: [vˈʌlpɪsˌa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "vulpicide" refers to the killing of a fox. Its spelling is derived from Latin roots, where "vulpes" means fox and "cide" means to kill. The transcription of the word is /ˈvʌl.pɪ.saɪd/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "v" and "u" are pronounced separately, and the "s" has a soft "s" sound, like "ss". Although not commonly used, this word is important to conservationists and animal lovers who want to protect foxes from harm.

VULPICIDE Meaning and Definition

1. Vulpicide is a noun referring to the act of killing or causing harm to a fox, or the deliberate killing of foxes. The term is derived from the Latin words "vulpes," meaning fox, and "cide," meaning to kill or cause death. It encompasses any purposeful action or intent directed towards taking the life of a fox, either by direct means or through methods that result in its death.

   Vulpicide can be undertaken for various reasons, including for sport, predator control, or as a part of the fur trade, where fox pelts are harvested for their fur. It may involve trapping, shooting, poisoning, or any other method employed to bring about the death of a fox.

   The term also encompasses acts of violence or intentional harm towards foxes that may not directly result in their death but still cause significant suffering, such as mutilation or severe injury. Vulpicide is often subject to controversy and ethical debate, as some argue for the preservation of foxes and their role in ecosystems, while others deem them pests or threats to livestock.

   Vulpicide is considered illegal in many regions, particularly when it involves cruelty or unnecessary suffering. Some countries have implemented legislation and regulations to protect foxes and prevent their unlawful killing.

2. Applied to one who kills foxes as vermin rather than preserve them for hunting.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for VULPICIDE

• culpicide
• bulpicide
• gulpicide
• fulpicide
• vylpicide
• vhlpicide
• vjlpicide
• vilpicide
• v8lpicide
• v7lpicide
• vukpicide
• vuppicide
• vuopicide
• vuloicide
• vullicide
• vul-icide
• vul0icide
• vulpucide
• vulpjcide
• vulpkcide

Etymology of VULPICIDE

The word vulpicide is derived from Latin, specifically from two Latin words: vulpes, meaning fox, and cide, meaning to kill or killer. When combined, vulpicide literally means fox killer or one who kills foxes.

Plural form of VULPICIDE is VULPICIDES