perdricide

/pərˈdrɪsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of killing a pheasant.

“The poacher was convicted of pheasanticide, but the judge later reduced the charge to perdricide.”

2. noun

A person who kills pheasants for pleasure or sport.

“The hunter was known as a perdricide, and his trophies lined the walls of his mansion.”

Synonyms

  • gamebird killer
  • pheasanticide

Antonyms

  • gamebird protector
  • wildlife conservationist