Punicus

Punicus is a Latin adjective meaning "Punic" or "Carthaginian." It refers to anything related to the civilization of Carthage, a Phoenician city-state located in modern-day Tunisia. Specifically, Punicus often describes events, people, or objects connected to Carthage or the Punic Wars, a series of three major conflicts between Rome and Carthage that took place from 264 to 146 BC.

The term Punicus derives from the Latin word Poenus, meaning "Phoenician." The Romans referred to the Carthaginians as Poeni because they were descended from Phoenician colonists. Thus, Punicus essentially means "Phoenician" in the context of Carthage and its culture.

Examples of usage include:

• Bella Punica (Punic Wars): The series of wars between Rome and Carthage.
• Fides Punica (Punic faith): A term used by the Romans to describe what they perceived as Carthaginian treachery or lack of trustworthiness.
• Punic language: The language spoken by the Carthaginians, a dialect of Phoenician.
• Punic religion: The religious practices and beliefs of the Carthaginians.