punic

(noun) the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage. Synonyms: Punic.

(adj) of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language. Synonyms: Carthaginian, Punic. Examples: "The punic wars." "Carthaginian peace."

(adj) tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans. Synonyms: perfidious, treacherous. Examples: "Punic faith." "The perfidious judas." "The fiercest and most treacherous of foes." "Treacherous intrigues."