abrosias
|ab-ro-sias|
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/æbˈroʊziəs/
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/æbˈrəʊziəs/
(abrosia)
abstaining from food
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abrosia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'abrosia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'brosia' meant 'food.'
Historical Evolution
'abrosia' changed from the Greek word 'abrosia' and eventually became the modern English word 'abrosia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without food,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the absence of food intake.
The patient was diagnosed with abrosia due to his inability to eat.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 13:06
