ma·rit·i·cid·al
| \ mə¦ritə¦sīdᵊl \
Definition of mariticidal
1
: of or relating to mariticide
especially
: of or relating to the killing of a husband by his wife
2
: of or relating to the killing by a female insect of her mate
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