What is another word for Geophagist?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˌiːə͡ʊfˈad͡ʒɪst] (IPA) 
A geophagist is someone who eats earth or clay. There are various synonyms for the word geophagist that one can use when referring to individuals who have the habit of eating soil. These include earth-eater, clay-eater, dirt-eater, mud-eater, soil-consumer, and ground-chewer. These words have been used to describe individuals from different parts of the world who practice geophagia, a behavior that is sometimes associated with a cultural or medical background. While eating soil may seem unusual to some, it has been observed in many communities around the world and is still common in some regions where soil consumption is believed to have medicinal or nutritional benefits.
