xerophagy

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ξηροφαγία (xērophagía). Compare xero- +‎ -phagy.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /zɪəˈɹɒfədʒi/

Noun

xerophagy (plural xerophagies)

  1. A restrictive diet (of bread and water, for example) as a punishment or religious form of discipline.
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