Definitions of hecatomb
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a great sacrifice; an ancient Greek or Roman sacrifice of 100 oxen
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type of:
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ritual killing, sacrifice
the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity
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ritual killing, sacrifice
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Spoon River Anthology
Edgar Lee Masters haunts the local residents of towns in which he grew up with more than 200 poetic portraits that are eerily familiar. Speaking from their graves, the characters reveal, confess, accuse, and advise. Bury yourself in this list to see what they are shoveling out. Read the full text here.
National Spelling Bee '14: Prelims Round 3
Words from Round 3 of the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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