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geophagy

Pronunciation: /dʒɪˈɒfədʒi/

Definition of geophagy

noun

[mass noun]
  • the practice in some tribal societies of eating earth.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from geo- 'earth' + Greek phagia 'eating, feeding' (from phagein 'eat')

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