English Explanatory Dictionary

lithophagy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of ingesting stones to aid in digestion, occurring in some birds (Aves) and crocodylians (Crocodylia).

Word forms

lithophagy

Etymology

From litho- + -phagy.

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