-phagy

1. a combining form meaning “eating,” “devouring” that specified by the initial element, especially as a practice or habit:

   allotriophagy; anthropophagy.

-phagy

combining form

1. indicating an eating or devouring

   anthropophagy

Word History and Origins

Origin of -phagy¹

< Greek -phagia; -phage, -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of -phagy¹

from Greek -phagia; see phago-