Question

Based on the following etymological information, what is the literal meaning of the word holocaust?


horoscope: Greek hora "year" + skopein "to look at, examine"
catholic: Greek kata “about” + holos "whole"
caustic: Greek kaustikos "capable of burning"
oligophagy: Greek oligoi "few, small, little" + -phagos "eater of"

A. to burn throughout the year
B. to examine the burnt remains
C. a thing wholly burnt
D.to eat after heating or roasting