amylophagia
|a-my-lo-pha-gia|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˈfeɪdʒiə/
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/ˌæmɪləʊˈfeɪdʒiə/
compulsive starch eating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylophagia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon,' where 'amyl-' meant 'starch' and '-phagia' meant 'eating.'
Historical Evolution
'amylon' transformed into the modern English word 'amylophagia' through the addition of the suffix '-phagia' to denote eating.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'eating starch,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the compulsive consumption of starch, such as raw rice or flour.
Her amylophagia led her to eat raw rice straight from the bag.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 21:36