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Nov 30, 2009
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bar•bar•ic



Pronunciation: (bär-bar'ik), [key]
adj.
1. without civilizing influences; uncivilized; primitive: barbaric invaders.
2. of, like, or befitting barbarians: a barbaric empire; barbaric practices.
3. crudely rich or splendid: barbaric decorations.

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