GEOPHAGISM

Etymology

Noun

geophagism (uncountable)

The act or habit of eating earth.

Source: Wiktionary


Ge*oph"a*gism, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: The act or habit of eating earth. See Dirt eating, under Dirt. Dunglison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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