animalicide

Etymology

From animal + -icide.

animalicide means the killing of an animal (also used historically and offensively for the killing of a person who is regarded as subhuman). Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

noun

The killing of an animal (also used historically and offensively for the killing of a person who is regarded as subhuman).“One French functionary drew distinction between homicide and animalicide. In his opinion, Toqué and Gaud were merely guilty of animalicide.”