rhypophagy

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ῥύπος (rhúpos, “filth”) and the suffix -φαγία (-phagía), combining form of φαγεῖν (phageîn, “to eat”) See also suffix -phagy.

Noun

rhypophagy (uncountable)

  1. (rare) The feeding on filth

References
  • "rhypophagy" at The Phrontistery: A Dictionary of Obscure Words.
  • "rhypophagy" at Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary

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