What is another word for geophagia?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˌiːə͡ʊfˈe͡ɪd͡ʒə] (IPA)

Geophagia refers to the act of eating soil, clay, or other types of earth. However, there are several synonyms for geophagia that can be used in different contexts. Some of these synonyms include soil consumption, earth eating, dirt munching, clay ingestion, and dirt devouring. Each of these synonyms offers a slightly different interpretation of geophagia. For example, soil consumption may be used in more formal settings, while dirt munching might be used in a more casual context. Regardless of the synonym used, the act of geophagia is one that can have serious health consequences and should be avoided if possible.

Synonyms for Geophagia:

What are the hypernyms for Geophagia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    pica (the eating of non-food items that have no nutritional value).

What are the hyponyms for Geophagia?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for geophagia (as nouns)

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