curse of Cain

noun

A curse involving a mark of divine protection imposed on Cain, a biblical figure, for murdering his brother Abel.

Meanings

nouncurse of Cain (plural curses of Cain)

plural curses of Cain

  1. A curse involving a mark of divine protection imposed on Cain, a biblical figure, for murdering his brother Abel.
  2. Synonym of mark of Cain.

    Synonyms: mark of Cain

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of mark of Cain.

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