Definition

The practice of consuming insects as food.

Example

In some cultures, entomophagy is a common dietary choice.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of entomophagy?

Yeah, it's the practice of eating insects, right?

Exactly! Some people say it's a sustainable food source.

I think that's interesting, but I don't know if I could try it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Entomophagy is formed from "entomo-" (from Greek "entomon", meaning insect) and "-phagy" (from Greek "phagein", meaning to eat). The word refers to the practice of eating insects.

Memory Tip

Think of 'insect' ('entomo-') and 'eating' ('-phagy') together to remember that entomophagy means the practice of eating insects.

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