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

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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

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