decollation

Noun

Meaning

The act of beheading or state of one beheaded; -- especially used of the execution of St. John the Baptist.

A painting representing the beheading of a saint or martyr, esp. of St. John the Baptist.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

gallows execution shooting burning chair rope hanging poisoning crucifixion guillotine beheading decapitation hemlock strangulation stoning
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Close letter words and terms

decollate decollate snail decollated decollator decollectivisation decollectivization