geophagy
noun
the practice of eating earthy matter, especially clay or chalk, as in famine-stricken areas.
geophagous
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a word derived from
geophagy.
Example Sentences
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The geophagous animals were mostly adult females, mostly indulging in the behaviour during the spring.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 11, 2014
