geophagy

ge·oph·a·gy

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jee-of-uh-jee]
- /dʒiˈɒf ə dʒi/
- /dʒˌiːəʊfˈadʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jee-of-uh-jee]
- /dʒiˈɒf ə dʒi/

Definitions of geophagy word

noun geophagy the practice of eating earthy matter, especially clay or chalk, as in famine-stricken areas. 1
noun geophagy The practice of eating earth, especially chalk or clay in famine-stricken regions. 1
noun geophagy the practice of eating earth, clay, chalk, etc, found in some primitive tribes 0
noun geophagy the habit of some animals, esp earthworms, of eating soil 0
noun geophagy the eating of earth to make up for lack of food, as in famine areas 0

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Origin of geophagy

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; geo- + -phagy

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Parts of speech for Geophagy

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exclamation

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geophagy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

geophagy usage trend in Literature

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