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decollation.

The act of beheading someone.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The act of beheading someone.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A picture of a decapitation, especially of the head of St John the Baptist on a charger.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The festival of the Baptist, celebrated on 29 August.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From the Latin decollatus, from de + collum.

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